No one knew what Xu was thinking in his heart, and she didn't mention a word herself.

The time soon turned to August, the township exam was approaching, and the people in both rooms of the Qin family were nervously preparing for Qin Jian's next exam, and any major events that could be postponed were postponed, and even the number of times they went out to drink and feast was reduced as much as possible. They guarded the door carefully, trying their best to avoid outsiders coming to disturb Qin Jian's preparation, and if there was anything, Qin Zhonghai and the Yao family and his wife came forward to block it. Even Cai Shizi came to the door, but he only saw Qin Jian in a hurry, and was invited to the flower hall to talk. Lu Chuliang and Qin Duan, who have always been naughty, don't dare to laugh in the mansion anymore, let alone the concubines. The whole Chengenhou Mansion is trying to create a quiet and peaceful environment for Qin Jian, so that he can welcome the arrival of the township test in the best condition.

Such a day was very peaceful, and after the noisy and noisy last few months, many people in the Qin family's room enjoyed this long-lost tranquility.

When Qin Jinhua came to Qin Hanzhen to speak in private, he couldn't help but sigh: "Grandmother, as long as she doesn't mention the Xu family, she is still very loving. She even has a much better temper now, and treats my mother kindly, and yesterday asked my mother not to patronize her brother, tired herself, don't rely on her young age, and don't pay attention to maintenance. My mother was in a trance, and felt like she was in a dream. ”

Qin Hanzhen smiled when he heard this: "Uncle and grandmother are not bad people, but they are more persistent in the affairs of their mother's family. She used to treat the second aunt very well, but it was because of the marriage between Xu Zheng and Xu Xiu that she had a conflict with the second aunt. Now that Xu Zheng has decided on a family affair, although Xu Xiu has not yet said that he is married, the Xu family is in the middle of the road, and the conditions cannot be compared with the past. In addition, Xu Zheng's marriage made the uncle and grandmother feel a little cold, and it is normal for them to change their minds. ”

Qin Jinhua smiled and nodded, lowered his voice and said: "Grandmother also asked my father to move back to Shengyi Ju to live, saying that when my father is old, he will stop being willful, and he will lose his temper at a little thing, and he will play tricks for a few months, which will make the juniors uneasy." My father ordered the bunk to be sent back to Shengyiju last night, and today he and my mother have breakfast together. My brother and I were so happy that we couldn't help but recite a word of Buddha in our hearts. Even if it was so that my brother could take the exam with peace of mind, it was a good thing that my father put down his body and reconciled with his mother. Otherwise, how can we feel at ease as children when we watch our father and mother make trouble day after day for the sake of my brother and me?"

Qin Hanzhen said with a smile: "Second Uncle Niang can feel more at ease this time, right?" It's just that your marriage is undecided, I hope she doesn't have other ideas." ”

Qin Jinhua smacked her lightly: "What are you talking about?

Qin Hanzhen raised his eyebrows: "Is Tang Gongzi also going to end in the Jinke Township Examination? I remember that his previous results in the county and government examinations were quite good, right? Why haven't you made a marriage contract with him yet? The second uncle is not happy, isn't he afraid that after he wins the promotion, the Tang family will change his hexagram?"

Qin Jinhua blushed with shame, and stretched out his hand to pinch her: "You still say such things! What does that have to do with me? If he changes his hexagram, he will change his hexagram, is it possible that he still wants me to slap others?!"

Qin Hanzhen dodged with a smile, grabbed her hands and said, "Don't make trouble, although I'm joking, I'm also asking you seriously." The second uncle has been talking with the Tang family for so long, the two families should already have a tacit understanding, right? Isn't it good to make a formal decision as soon as possible? Although you don't have to worry about anyone, if the other party has good conditions and good conduct, and you see that he is pleasing to the eye, the sooner you decide, everyone can feel at ease earlier. "Save Yao's mind and wander, and he wants to find a more prominent family for his daughter.

Qin Jinhua withdrew his hand with a red face, lowered his head and wrung his handkerchief and said: "Mother said that a few days ago, there were many things in the family, and the sons of the two families had to prepare for the exam, so don't disturb their tranquility, and the matter of marrying should be officially done after the autumn season." The wife of the Tang family, Yongshou Junjun, also agreed to do this. Therefore...... My father said that after the Chongyang Festival, after the township test is released, I will be given a family affair ......"

Qin Han really understood: "So, no matter whether Tang Han passes the exam or not, you all have to get married?" If he can pass the exam, it will be a double happiness, and he will be happy. If he doesn't pass the exam, then there is a happy event to do, and he won't be too depressed. Anyway, he's still young, and he can afford to wait another three or six years, so it's not a big deal. ”

Qin Jinhua glanced at her: "What are you talking about?" His knowledge is very good, and he will definitely be able to succeed in this subject." ”

Qin Hanzhen pursed her lips and joked with a smile: "Is this a grievance for the future husband?" Okay, I also wish your fiancé can pass the test, and the lobby brother can also pass the test, so that our Qin family will also be happy." ”

Qin Jinhua blushed again, covered his face with a handkerchief embarrassedly, and smiled secretly.

She had actually seen Tang Han, and she knew that he was a gentle person with a good appearance. I never thought that she would be engaged to the other party, so I didn't have any ideas. But now that I know that the two elders are discussing marriage, after a long time, I think about it every day, and I have some expectations.

She has had dealings with the Xu family since she was a child, and she often has the opportunity to meet Xu Zheng, knowing that she may marry him, she is indispensable and very calm. But now when she thinks of marrying Tang Han, she often can't help but feel her heart racing, and she will feel ashamed in her heart, I don't know why this is so. But in general, she doesn't hate this family business, and she still feels a little kind to the elders of the Tang family and the future sister-in-law Tang Su. It's probably because I've been in contact with each other's families many times since I was a child, and I've always gotten along well. At that time, she never thought that she would have such a fate with Tang Su's brother.

Qin Hanzhen secretly observed Qin Jinhua's expression carefully, knowing that she was not exclusive to the Tang family's family affairs, and she might feel quite happy, and she was also relieved. Since this is a marriage that Qin Jinhua is willing to set, it couldn't be better. At first glance, the Tang family looked a little inconspicuous, but Lord Tang's career was smooth, Mrs. Tang was a noble daughter of the clan, and had a good relationship with the royal family, Tang Han was rumored to have a good character, although Tang Su sometimes spoke out of place, and often made people unable to get off the stage, but he was very good-hearted and did not have a bad heart, Qin Jinhua was familiar with her, and he had long been accustomed to her temper, and he must be able to get along well in the future. The Tang family is upright, and no matter how you look at it, it is much stronger than the Xu family.

Qin Hanzhen talked about Qin Jian's township exam again: "Although Brother Lobby attaches great importance to this exam, don't be too nervous, if you don't rest well, or suffer too much from gains and losses, and put too much pressure on yourself, it won't be good for his exam status." In fact, he is still so young, what does it matter? If you don't pass this subject, you will have to come back in the next subject. My cousin Wu was also conceited of his talent when he was young, but didn't he have to wait until he was twenty-six or seventeen years old before he was admitted to the Jinshi? It is already rare for him to be an official at such a young age. Brother Lobby is still far from old, ten or eight years, he can afford it. The second uncle is in the prime of life, and the Chengenhou Mansion doesn't need him to support the portal. ”

Qin Jinhua hurriedly said: "My father also persuaded my brother in this way, and my cousin-in-law and the king of Suning County also came to persuade him. My brother is much calmer now, he couldn't even sleep well before, and he didn't eat well. But it's no wonder he's like this, he has been calling his cousin Xu all the year round, and now he finally has the hope of catching up. If he fails in this subject, he will feel that he is always inferior to his eldest cousin. Recently, for my marriage, the two families had another idle time. My brother is looking forward to high school, but he can't be too far away from his eldest cousin, otherwise he will not have enough confidence to protect my sister in the future. ”

She still hasn't said anything. Qin Jian also faintly complained in his heart that his grandmother Xu was biased towards his niece and nephew, wondering if it was because Xu Zheng was better at reading than him and his fame was better than him, so he got Xu's favor? If his own grandson also won the lift, he could also go down next year to fight with others to take the test, and was expected to be admitted to the Jinshi, would Xu also look at him differently, no longer for his mother's nephew, and even his own grandchildren and granddaughters were left behind? Regarding Xu's eccentricity, Qin Jian was not as indifferent as it seemed on the surface, and he had already left a knot in his heart. He didn't think about comparing himself with Xu Zheng before, but now, no matter how indifferent his temperament is, he also has a strong competitive mentality.

Regarding Qin Jian's heart knot, Qin Hanzhen didn't know how to solve it, so he could only say to Qin Jinhua: "Let Brother Lobby be relieved." Even if Xu Zheng takes the entrance examination next year, it doesn't mean that he will definitely be able to pass the Jinshi examination, so what is there to worry about? No matter how good he is at studying, he is still compared with the children of official families who are about the same age in Beijing. The examination is a competition among all the talents in the country. Has Xu Zheng read all the books in the world? Has he seen the world's sufferings? Or does he know what national policies and people's livelihood are? A nerd like him, no matter how talented he is, he is limited. Wasn't my cousin Wu brilliant in the past? After leaving the country, he had to travel all over the world and see all kinds of life before he dared to really give it a try. I think Xu Zheng is not as good as my cousin Wu. Brother Lobby really doesn't need to worry. The difficulty of the examination is not the same as the township examination, and the level of competitors is also different, don't underestimate the world's talents, and no one can guarantee which talent will be able to pass the examination. Brother Lobby is studying with my grandfather, so give yourself a little more confidence. ”

Qin Jinhua only thought that she wanted to comfort her brother, so she smiled and nodded: "I know, I will go back and tell my brother." ”

Qin Hanzhen glanced at her and knew that she didn't believe it. No wonder, since he was a child, Xu Zheng's reputation has been deeply rooted in the impression of relatives and friends, no matter whether everyone looks up to him or not, he seems to be firmly in the first place among brothers and cousins of the same age. Now Qin Hanzhen said that he may not be able to pass the Jinshi examination, but Qin Jian has hope, who can believe it? She doesn't care, anyway, it's only a few months away, and the answer will be revealed soon.

Qin Han really ordered Feng'er to take a box and come over: "Here is the inkstone used by my cousin Wu when he participated in the examination, I heard about the folk customs of the capital, and the things of the people who have passed the examination are used as mascots, which can bless the candidates with everything in the examination room." I can't help Brother Lobby, so I'll borrow my cousin's things and borrow flowers to offer Buddha. ”

Qin Jinhua happily took the suitcase: "Thank you third sister! In fact, the eldest cousin of the Xu family and the eldest cousin of the Xu family, as well as the grandfather and eldest cousin of the Yao family, they also sent things over, but my mother thought that the Xu family was unlucky, so she put away all the things of the Xu family, leaving only the share of my grandfather and cousin Yao. But my grandfather's ranking in the second class was not high, and the eldest cousin of the Yao family was in the top three, and my mother felt that it was a little insufficient. With Wu Tong's inkstone, she can rest assured!"