At dawn the next day, Gao Jing and the others set off back to the county seat by car. Everyone was eager to go home as soon as possible to report the good news to their families, and the carriage was driven out of its flying speed, and it took only nine days to reach the gate of the county seat.

When they were waiting in line at the city gate for inspection, the butler rushed over and said, "Second master, you can come back!" The master calculates that you and the young master will be home in the next few days, and let the old slave guard at the city gate before dawn every day, and today can be regarded as guarding you! ”

When the second master Gao saw the executive's house, he immediately dismounted and replied: "Uncle Gao, why are you here?" You're so old, just call a little guy to guard the city gate! ”

The executive immediately explained: "It was the old slave himself who wanted to come, and the old slave learned that the three young masters were all on the list, and he was so happy that he didn't know what to do, so he thought that he would be guarding the city gate and be able to see you as soon as possible!" By the way, what about the three young masters? ”

Gao Erbo opened the curtain of Gao Jing's car and said: "We looked like we were about to arrive at the county seat and rushed overnight, Lang'er and they were really tired, and they just fell asleep, so I will wake them up!" The executive quickly interrupted: "What are you doing?" The young masters are sleeping soundly, why are you waking them up? I really don't feel sorry for the child at all! ”

The second uncle thought to himself that I wasn't here for you, otherwise how could I be willing to wake them up, I'm not a human being inside and out! Hey, you're an elder, you're reasonable.

The second uncle of the high school waited in line at the gate of the city for a quarter of an hour, and finally finished the inspection and could enter the city. After entering the city, in order to let Gao Jing and them sleep more, the second uncle ordered his subordinates to slow down the speed of the car, and it took half an hour to arrive at the door of the house.

When they arrived at the door of the house, the second uncle couldn't bear to wake them up, and the four of them straightened their clothes in the carriage, cut their hair, checked each other, and then got off the carriage one after another, and went to the main room together to greet Grandpa Gao.

As soon as he walked into the main room, the second uncle took Gao Jing and them to kneel on the ground: "My son finally lived up to his trust, Lang'er and the three of them have all passed the hospital examination and won the show!" ”

Grandpa Gao's hands trembled slightly, and he helped up the second uncle Gao, and they said excitedly: "Okay, good!" You've all worked hard! I'm tired after so many days of traveling, go back and rest first, and tomorrow follow me into the ancestral hall to put incense on the ancestors and tell them the good news! ”

The second uncle of Gao was indeed tired, and after listening to Grandpa Gao's words, he nodded and bowed to retire.

Grandpa Gao saw Gao Jing and they retreated, and then ordered: "Don't disturb them, let them have a good rest, and wait until tomorrow when the ancestors come out from the ancestral hall." ”

Uncle Gao and they said in unison: "I obey the orders." ”

After hearing this, Grandpa Gao waved his hand and said, "Let's go back!" ”

Uncle Gao, they immediately bowed down and retired.

On the second day, Grandpa Gao led Uncle Gao, Uncle Gao, Father Gao, Gao Lang, Gao Yu, and Gao Jing into the ancestral hall that they usually only open on important days. There is an offering table in the middle of the ancestral hall, and there is a tablet of the ancestors on the table, and Grandpa Gao takes Gao Jing to light incense and insert it in the incense burner in turn, and then kneel in the middle of the ancestral hall to bow to the ancestors.

"The ancestors are above, Gao Lang, the twenty-sixth generation great-grandson of the Gao family, Gao Yu and Gao Jing have obtained the talent of Hongwu for 20 years, and the descendants of Gao An have come to inform the ancestors, hoping that the ancestors will bless them with a smooth imperial examination in the future!" After Grandpa Gao finished kowtowing to his ancestors, he stood up: "If you have any wishes, you can also make a wish to your ancestors, and your ancestors will bless you." ”

Gao Jing looked at the row of tablets on the table, folded his hands in his heart and said silently: "The ancestors of the Gao family are on top, and it is not my intention to dress as Gao Jing, but since I have replaced your juniors, I will definitely take his due responsibility, honor the elders, gain fame, revitalize the Gao family, may the ancestors bless!" After saying that, respectfully kowtow to the ancestors.

After the worship, Grandpa Gao locked the door of the ancestral hall again.

After sacrificing their ancestors, Gao Jing and they each went back to their own yards, and as soon as Gao Jing entered the room, Gao's mother followed in: "Jing'er, drink some chicken soup, this is what the mother ordered the kitchen to stew as soon as the morning dawned," said and touched Gao Jing's face and said distressedly, "Jing'er has lost weight, my mother wants to make up for you!" ”

Gao Jing suddenly thought of a sentence, there is a kind of thinness that makes your mother think you are thin. Although Gao Jing was not hungry, he still drank the chicken soup very face-saving. Gao Jing didn't want Gao's mother to work, and she was afraid that she would be tired, so she persuaded her: "Mother, it's good for you to let someone send it, why did you send it over in person?" In the future, just let the next person do these things,"

Gao's mother looked at Gao Jing lovingly: "Mother wants to see you more, Jing'er, mother knows that you work hard, but you also have to pay more attention to your body, and your mother can't help much, so she can only take care of your food, clothing." ”

"What does my mother say, as long as you are by your son's side, your son is a great motivation, I study not only to gain fame for myself, but also to earn my life for my mother and repay your parenting grace!" Gao Jing said.

"My mother doesn't want you to raise you, as long as you can be healthy, safe and happy, it is the best reward for your mother!" Gao Mu wiped her tears and said.

"Mother, my son will take care of himself, don't worry!" Gao Jing comforted.

"That's good, my mother will go and do other things. You go to bed early tonight, and tomorrow your grandfather will take you to thank the Master!" You can be admitted to the show, and the grace of Xie Fuzi's teaching cannot be forgotten! Gao's mother instructed.

"Mother rest assured, son remembers!" Gao Jing replied.

Gao's mother saw that Gao Jing took her instructions to heart, so she left with confidence.

After breakfast early the next day, Grandpa Gao took Gao Jing and them to the house that Xie Fuzi had bought in the county seat. When they arrived at Xie's house, the gate was closed, and Gao Yu hurriedly asked, "Grandpa, isn't the master at home?" ”

"Impossible, I asked the housekeeper to hand over the post yesterday, and Xie Fuzi also replied that he was waiting for us at home today!" Grandpa Gao also said depressedly.

"Grandpa, knock on the door first and ask about the situation, even if the master is not at home, there are always people here." Gao Jing suggested.

Grandpa Gao nodded after hearing this, and then ordered the housekeeper to come forward and knock on the door, at this time the door opened a small crack, and a small servant secretly looked out in the crack of the door, and when he saw Gao Jing and his party, he hurriedly asked, "Who are you?" ”

The housekeeper hurriedly stepped forward: "Brother Lao went in to report, and said that the county Cheng Gao An brought Gao Lang, Gao Yu, and Gao Jing to worship the grace of Master Xie!" ”

"There is no need to report it, our lord has already ordered it, if the county lord comes, please go in directly!" The servant guarding the door hurriedly opened the doorway.

"Then Brother Lao will lead the way." Grandpa Gao said happily.

"That's nature, a few masters, please go with the little one!" After the servant finished speaking, he took Gao Jing and them to the meeting room of Xie Fuzi, and before they reached the door of the meeting room, Xie Fuzi greeted him: "Senior brother, why are you here in person?" ”

"I brought the children to thank the teacher, how can I show my gratitude if I don't come in person!" Grandpa Gao explained.

"It's serious, it's the master's responsibility to teach and solve doubts, and I just did my master's responsibility, the key is that your children are smart, diligent, and studious!" Xie Fuzi praised.

"No matter what you say, the children have to thank the teacher! Don't shirk it! Besides, that's the rule! Grandpa Gao persuaded.

"Alright then!" Xie Fuzi had no choice but to agree.

Xie Fuzi sat on the chair directly above the living room, Gao Lang, Gao Yu, and Gao Jing knelt side by side in the center of the living room and said in unison: "Thank you Master for teaching karma and solving doubts!" After speaking, he solemnly kowtowed to Xie Fuzi. Xie Fuzi looked at the three brothers who were kowtowing, his heart was full of pride, especially looking at Gao Jing, his heart was even more satisfied, maybe he would be known to everyone because of Gao Jing in the future!

When Xie Fuzi saw Gao Jing and they finished thanking them, he hurriedly walked over and helped them up: "Children, get up quickly!" Your academic achievements are the best thank you gift! ”

"I heard that a lot of people have come to your house to give gifts recently, please go to their house to make a western seat?" Grandpa Gao asked with interest.

"Since the news of Gao Jing and their Xiucai came, so many people have come to invite, it's really annoying, didn't you see the door closed when you came?" Xie Fuzi complained with some annoyance.

"I see, I said why was the door closed when we got to the door, I thought you were out!" Grandpa Gao suddenly realized.

"So many people please, you say that no matter which one I choose, doesn't that offend the other families?" Xie Fuzi said.

"Have you figured out what to do with them?" Grandpa Gao asked!

"The county magistrate helped me solve this problem, he invited me to go to the county school to teach, and I have already agreed." Xie Fuzi replied.

"That's a happy event, congratulations!" Grandpa Gao listened to the happy congratulations.

"Thank you" Xie Fuzi replied: "I didn't expect me to return to the court in such a way after many years, although I am an eight-grade sesame official, but I am engaged in the work I like, which can be regarded as a comfort!" ”

"In that case, today we will not get drunk and will not return!" Grandpa Gao said happily.

"Okay, don't get drunk and don't go home!" Xie Fuzi echoed, and as he spoke, he took Grandpa Gao and them to the restaurant.