After hearing this, Ji Fengshou clapped his hands and said, "I think it's a good idea! Anyway, we're free now, and the family doesn't have to worry about making a living for the time being. Maybe big brother can pass the exam and become a scholar or a juren. If he can pass the exam and become a gongshi, that would be even more amazing. He can even become an official in the court! In the future, we brothers can take care of each other in the court."
The most important thing is that his elder brother can protect him again.
Ji Fengshou's blood boiled when he thought of this.
There is no hope for him to strive for success in his life, but he can encourage others!
Ji Fengyi felt a little shaken when he thought about how he went out to find a private school to continue teaching to support his family, but was ridiculed for dreaming of teaching in Beijing when he was not even a juren.
I just think about my age and having to start all over again...
"Uncle has never put down his studies in all these years. I think we should give it a try. Whether he passes or not is another matter. It will be an experience at least. If someone in the clan passes the exam in the future, uncle can give them some guidance based on his experience. If uncle and my brother do pass, it will be a great story to tell others."
Ji Changying's words of persuasion made Ji Fengyi's heart moved.
After calculating the cost of the first scientific expedition after the New Year and looking at his family's finances, he felt more confident: "Then I'll give it a try this time?"
Just give it a try!
Everyone in the family agreed.
Ji Fengyi, who was originally responsible for supervising his son and nephew's homework, was even more determined than young people like Ji Changchuan once he made a decision.
He gets up at three in the morning and goes to bed at five every day. The study is brightly lit all night long, which makes Ji Mingxuan and Ji Minghao work harder.
Ji Changchuan was the most free among them because he had to follow the emperor's grandson to the Eastern Palace to receive instruction from the Grand Tutor.
The next day after the emperor's instructions, Ji Changchuan got on the carriage prepared by General Gou and rushed to the East Palace early in the morning.
When he arrived at the Eastern Palace, he was taken directly to the official position of the Grand Tutor for teaching.
When he arrived, it was neither early nor late. There were already three or five people sitting inside. When they saw him coming, they all looked at him unfriendly.
The servant following Ji Changchuan took a deep breath: "Master, these are all the emperor's grandchildren."
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Ji Changying was at home sorting out the future planning and development of potatoes, but unexpectedly the wife of the Duke of Zhenguo came with Zheng Xiangyi.
This was the first time a noble lady had come to visit since she came to the capital. Mrs. Hu had to take it seriously and brought Nanny Hua to greet her in person. Mrs. Zhou was also forced to come out to receive the guest.
"I'm old and I don't get scared easily. I was actually scared by a bigger cat. I've been bedridden for a while now. Now that I'm feeling better, I brought my little girl here to thank you."
Madam Zheng grabbed Zheng Xiangyi's hand and explained with a smile.
Mrs. Hu waved her hands, flattered. "It's a small matter. My Ah Ying is always so helpful. It's just a small favor. I didn't expect you to come here in person."
Mrs. Zhou nodded. "That's right. My daughter has always been kind-hearted. She would save anyone no matter who they are. Besides, this girl is so pretty. It would be a shame if she got bitten."
Mrs. Hu's face froze. Her sister-in-law was really bringing up things that were not related to the topic.
Unexpectedly, Madam Zheng didn't look angry at all. Instead, she looked at Zhou with great joy: "Princess, you have good taste! My granddaughter is really good-looking!"
Hu: “…”
Ji Changying was a little surprised to see Madam Zheng when she came in, but she quickly greeted her: "Greetings, Madam."
Even though she was performing the ceremony as a junior, Madam Zheng did not dare to act presumptuously. Before Ji Changying finished, she quickly stood up and grabbed her hand: "Oh! The princess is also as beautiful as a flower! Mother Wang, quickly take out the gift I prepared for the princess!"
Zheng Xiangyi smiled at Ji Changying and couldn't wait to take a sandalwood incense box from Mother Wang's hand and handed it to Ji Changying.
She opened it with a puzzled look and saw that it was a set of peacock and phoenix headdresses made of pure gold inlaid with turquoise.
Ji Changying closed it and pushed it back: "I can't accept such a valuable thing!"
Zheng Xiangyi glanced at her angrily, "You saved my life! Am I not worth as much as these dead things? Forget a mere headgear. Even if I gave you half of my Zhenguo Mansion, it wouldn't be much. Who makes me precious?"
Madam Zheng nodded proudly: "That's right! Even if it means giving the princess half of the Zhenguogong Mansion, it's worth it!"
As she spoke, she gestured to the maidservant, and several maids took the boxes and placed them on the table.
Madam Zheng explained with a smile on her face, "I don't know what you all like, but I heard that several of my brothers are planning to retire next year. My master is a rough man, and he won't be able to use the books, pens, inkstones, etc. at home, so I brought them all here for you."
All the boxes were opened, revealing various valuable inkstones, brush washers, rice paper, and some rare books.
Hu and Zhou were stunned.
This is really worthwhile!
Madam Zheng intended to make friends with the people in the Princess's Mansion and did not give them any chance to refuse.
Zheng Xiangyi also interrupted with a smile, saying that she wanted to go to Ji Changying's yard to play.
Mrs. Hu had no choice but to let the two of them go and play by themselves, leaving Mrs. Zheng here to greet them.
Zheng Xiangyi came here today to make up for not being able to thank Ji Changying properly last time. Not long after they sat down, she spoke with some anticipation: "I didn't thank you properly last time. How about I treat you to dinner at Qingfen Tower later?"
Ji Changying had been here for so long and had hardly eaten out. After thinking about it, she agreed immediately.
Zheng Xiangyi excitedly ordered Yingtao to go to the front and tell Mrs. Zheng and Mrs. Hu about it. Then the two of them left the house and headed towards Qingfen Tower.
Qingfen Tower is located in Tianshui Lane, not far from here. The two of them arrived in just a quarter of an hour by carriage.
The entire Qingfen Building was bustling with people. The environment inside was simple, but the business was unexpectedly booming.
Ji Changying and Zheng Xiangyi were about to go to the reserved private room on the second floor when they heard a shrill sound.
"What princess? She's clearly a disaster! The Ji clan she married is Ji Bohui, the same Ji who openly defied His Majesty and risked his life in court last year! All nine of his clans were exiled. Didn't you see that day? The Weituo flowers in Huangjue Temple withered and died instantly, all because of her bloodline."
"Shh! Keep your voice down! But your explanation is far-fetched. Although the star of disaster has appeared and there are strange signs in the sky, this can't be linked to the princess who was just found, right?"
"Have you forgotten what Master Huiji said that day?"
"Everyone remembers this. What does this have to do with the princess?"
"Think carefully, wasn't the Master looking in one direction at that moment, his eyes filled with compassion? Which direction was he looking in?"
"Northeast...?"
"That's right! Think about it, was this princess found from the northeast? The place where the Ji family was exiled was Liangzhou!"
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