Those who are involved in officialdom are all human spirits, and of course Zhao Zhixian understands the governor's intention to show him this article.

This is the governor appreciating Xu Yan and instructing him to carry this offspring more!

In fact, even if Governor Zhu didn't hint at it, Zhao Zhixian was ready to cultivate Xu Yan.

With such a young talent, the future must be limitless. Zhao Zhixian brought Xu Yan at this time, can he forget his mentor when Xu Yan is developed in the future?

In addition, culture and education are also an important indicator for the examination of magistrates. In terms of the results of the imperial examination, Ningbo Mansion is not as good as Hangzhou and Shaoxing, and it is not easy for a seedling to appear, so it is natural to cultivate it carefully.

However, at this moment, what Zhao County Ling hopes most is that the governor can leave Dinghai County as soon as possible. After all, there is such a big Buddha on the top of the head, and every move has to be carefully handled, which is really depressing!

There are two flowers, one on each branch.

However, it was said that Xu Yan did not swell impetuously after he was in the limelight in front of Governor Zhu Kun, but studied and read at home every day.

He estimated that the prefectural trial, which had been postponed due to the plague, would not be long before it was held. If you want to go far on the road of the imperial examination, in addition to having a strong background, you must also have enough hard power.

After his integration and summarization over the past few days, many possible points have been written down by him on small cards, and looking at them in his spare time can help him better clarify his thoughts. With Xu Yan's current strength, it should not be a problem to cope with the county exam.

Of course, when you are tired of studying, you should take a break, and the combination of work and rest can maximize the efficiency of reading.

"Young master, open your mouth."

Tao Chun used a celadon spoon to bring a peeled grape to his young master's mouth, Xu Yan opened his mouth and enjoyed letting Tao Chun put the spoon into his mouth, only to suck lightly and feel a refreshing coolness in his mouth.

There is an ice cellar in the backyard of Xufu, where grapes, watermelons and other fruits are chilled in midsummer, so the taste is excellent.

At this moment, Xu Yan really realized how comfortable and beautiful this decadent life was as a prince of a feudal dynasty.

"Momochun, help me press my head."

The little girl responded lightly, ran to the basin to wash it, wiped it with a handkerchief, and took a few steps back to Xu Yan.

At this moment, Xu Yan has adjusted his posture, closed his eyes and rested his nerves, and waited for Taochun to massage.

After Xu Yan's training for these days, the little girl has a general understanding of the basic acupuncture points of the human body.

I saw her pair of slender hands on Xu Yan's temples, and then gently rubbed them.

It's a pity that Xu Yan didn't enjoy it for long before he was interrupted by an eager shout.

"Young master, the master told you to go to the study to see him quickly."

Xu Yan opened his eyes and saw that it was really double happiness, and he wondered what his father was doing with him at this time.

Parents should not delay their parents' lives and do not be lazy, this is a truth that children are aware of. Although Xu Yan was a little depressed at the moment, he still got up without hesitation and prepared to go to see his father.

To say that Xu Yan's father, Xu Huaiyuan, can be described as a complete workaholic.

After Xu Huaiyuan returned to Dinghai County, except for the first few days when the father and son of the Xu family were able to sit down and talk, he was basically busy with business in the following days, and sometimes even slept directly in the shop. So much so that it was difficult for Xu Yan to see his father in the past half a month.

Now Xu Yan has a chance, but he has to persuade his father. After all, money can be earned slowly, and if the body is exhausted, it is not worth it.

But Xu Yan came to his father's courtyard with a familiar car, and saw his father standing in front of the door of the study waving to him, so he stepped forward and saluted: "My son greets my father." ”

"Come, go inside."

Seeing that Xu Huaiyuan's face was a little haggard, Xu Yan was very distressed, and said in his heart that he must persuade his father to rest more for a while.

said that the father and son of the Xu family entered the house one after another, and Xu Huaiyuan immediately closed the door, and then sighed.

Seeing that the atmosphere was a little wrong, Xu Huaiyuan subconsciously swallowed a mouthful of spit.

"Son, something happened to your grandfather."

"What!"

Xu Yan couldn't believe his ears.

Xu Huaiyuan shook his head and said, "My father also just got the news that your grandfather has been falsely imprisoned for offending Sun Qing, a weaving eunuch in Hangzhou. When your mother learned about it, she washed her face with tears, and although her heart hurt as a father, she couldn't help anything. After thinking about it, I still think that I should tell you the news. ”

At this moment, Xu Yan's heart was in a mess.

His mother, Xu Chen, was from Qiantang Chen, and his cheap grandfather, Chen Han, was a well-known wealthy businessman in Hangzhou. Unlike the Xu family, the Chen family only engaged in the silk business, and they were imperial merchants.

The Imperial Merchant does look glamorous, but the hidden risks are also extremely high.

Isn't there something going to happen now?

"Father, don't worry, why did my grandfather offend that eunuch Sun, and there is room for things to turn around?"

Although Xu Yan was also anxious at the moment, he still forced himself to calm down. After all, there is no way to solve the problem in a hurry. Now only by understanding the truth of the matter can we achieve targeted responses.

"This is a letter from your uncle, look at it."

Xu Huaiyuan took out a letter from home and handed it to his son.

Xu Yan took a deep breath, took out the letter paper and unfolded it.

The letter was not long, but it was concisely pointed out that Chen Han had a disagreement with Sun Qing, a weaving eunuch in Hangzhou, because of the delivery time of a batch of silk, which annoyed Sun Qing and was falsely imprisoned.

After reading the letter, Xu Yan was a little more determined.

"Father, if it is really according to what is written in my uncle's letter, things will be easy to do."

Xu Huaiyuan was stunned when he heard this, and then smiled bitterly: "Son, your grandfather offended the Hangzhou weaving eunuch, and it is useless to give away any amount of silver." ”

Regardless of whether it is the Xu family or the Chen family, they are among the top wealthy businessmen in Zhejiang, if they talk about money, they have. But in Xu Huaiyuan's opinion, this is not a problem of money at all.

Xu Yan shook his head and said, "Father, my uncle only said in the letter that my grandfather was falsely imprisoned, right?" ”

Xu Huaiyuan nodded.

"Since it was just a prison sentence, there was no interrogation and no conviction, then there is still a chance."

Xu Yan paused for a moment, and then continued: "My son implores me to go to Hangzhou Mansion with my father to deal with this matter." ”

"Do you have a way?"

If it had been placed a few months ago, Xu Huaiyuan would definitely not believe it. But his son's actions in the past few months really surprised him. Even the county lord and the lord of Futai praised it.

In today's situation, he prefers to believe that his son has a way to deal with the matter.

"I don't dare to say that I am nine out of ten, but I am still sure of seven points."

Xu Yan said firmly.

Hearing this, Xu Huaiyuan's heart rekindled hope.

Lao Taishan treats him well, and the Xu family's ability to have today is also related to Lao Taishan's support. Now that Lao Taishan is in trouble, even if there is only a glimmer of hope for rescue, Xu Huaiyuan is willing to give it a try.

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