When Su Huawen and Su Tianran left Pingyang Mansion City, Su Tiancheng calmed down a lot.

Things in this world are like this, although he said that he was raised in high school and became Xie Yuan, but what happened at home before, really, to put it mildly, Su Huawente was a little contemptuous of his own meaning, and his son was always valued, it was normal for the eldest mother to have such thoughts, and Su Huawen had such thoughts, which made him feel cold.

At this time, Su Tiancheng also understood that everything had to rely on himself, and the family would not give him much help, and he would even have to bear the burden of the family's prosperity in the future. He didn't touch a tael of the gold given by Su Huawen, and all he used was the 23,000 taels of gold he got from the Lei family.

Family affection is the most important, and it is also what Su Tiancheng attaches the most importance to, it is difficult for a Qing official to decide family affairs, such a thing, there is no place to reason, there is a difference between the concubine and the concubine, and everyone admits it.

However, Su Tiancheng also decided on some other things, that is, his own affairs, he must make his own decisions, including marriage and other things, he has such qualifications, the so-called words of the matchmaker of his parents, in his eyes, are not shackles.

Perhaps because he felt Su Tiancheng's attitude, Su Huawen didn't say anything when he left.

Su Tiantian's attitude has become a little strange, and it seems to be expressed, although you Su Tiancheng is a township test Xie Yuan, but in the family, you are a concubine, but you can't be compared with your grandson.

Su Tiancheng's heart sank a little, it seemed that the matter at home had not been solved at all.

For several days in a row, people came to visit the house every day, Su Tiancheng's attitude was very good, humble and low-key, and while gaining a good reputation for himself, he also added a lot of trouble to himself.

Almost all of the gentry who came to visit were the gentry of the prefecture and county, and they also brought valuable gifts, that is, chatting, politeness to each other, and a set of relationships, these people still have to eat and drink in the mansion, and he can only socialize.

The intimacy between him and Wang Furong has added new troubles to Su Tiancheng, every morning when he changes clothes, Wang Furong waits for his hug, Wang Furong Miaoman's figure, he completely feels it, continue to develop like this, it's no wonder if nothing happens.

Su Tiancheng desperately restrained himself, such restraint is a very painful thing, several times, he couldn't help it, his hand reached into Wang Furong's clothes, Wang Furong did not resist, let it go, but he thought of the consequences, or restrained.

Wang Furong must have thought of it, sooner or later she will be Su Tiancheng's person, so she doesn't have so many scruples, when she dresses Su Tiancheng, her own clothes are also very thin, and a girl's fragrance always penetrates Su Tiancheng's nostrils.

Maybe the girls in the Ming Dynasty were more precocious, in Su Tiancheng's impression, hundreds of years later, teenage girls seem to understand nothing, and they are still coquettish in front of their parents, not to mention distressed men.

"Young Master, Gongzi Liu is here to visit."

Su Tiancheng was a little strange and hurriedly walked towards the hall.

After the township trial list was released, he never saw Liu Zhongji.

Liu Zhongji failed the list, he was not able to pass the examination, he may have left Taiyuan on the day the list was released, Su Tiancheng once asked Su Jun to go to the inn, but he didn't see it, the taste of falling off the list was uncomfortable, and he didn't deliberately look for it.

I didn't expect Yoo Joong Ki to visit.

Liu Joong Ki's heart was full of bitterness, and although such a long time had passed since the township test, he still hadn't been able to calm down.

After falling off the list, Liu Zhong was basically uncomfortable, and after learning that Su Tiancheng was Xie Yuan, he was even more depressed, so that he was embarrassed to see Su Tiancheng, and left Taiyuan on the day the list was released.

He wanted to travel around to vent the depression in his heart, the next township test must wait until three years later, but it was not peaceful outside, and he had no place to travel.

Back in Pingyang Fucheng, Liu Zhongji didn't go anywhere, just stayed at home, his wife didn't complain, and his father's attitude was still the same.

Su Tiancheng returned to his hometown, but he still didn't plan to visit, but Liu Dahua reminded him, after all, the two were classmates, so they were going to congratulate him.

Su Tiancheng entered the hall and saw Liu Zhongji, whose face was pale.

"I'm coming down to visit Brother Su, congratulations to Brother Su, Township Test High School."

Yoo Joong Ki's attitude is very respectful, which is also the rule.

The difference between the students is too big, the students are called scholars, but they are only scholars, and they are masters, and they can enter the court as officials, regardless of whether they are big or small, they have entered the ranks of the gentry.

"Brother Liu, don't be so polite, I've already arranged the kitchen, let's have a good drink at noon."

"I don't know if Lu Dao is delaying Brother Su's time."

Su Tiancheng frowned slightly, the idea of the official standard, which has lasted for thousands of years, the difference between people will always exist, he is in high school, and the people who come to the mansion have completely changed their identities, all of them are gentry or lifters, and Liu Zhongji is the first student to visit.

"Brother Liu, don't be so restrained, I've already said it, we are good brothers."

"Brother Su is so easy-going, he is grateful, he doesn't follow the rules, he can't make a square circle, and he doesn't dare to make a mistake in the next."

Su Tiancheng was a little speechless, otherwise, for what to say that scholars are sour, especially students, they are called sour Xiucai, which is probably a kind of psychological trouble, thinking about carp jumping over the dragon gate, he pays special attention to the rules and etiquette, and when he is in high school, he enjoys the envy and admiration of everyone, and takes it for granted.

This will inevitably create a very bad atmosphere, that is, everyone pays attention to qualifications and rules, and the government and government are controlled by scholars, they uphold this mentality, set unspoken rules one by one, polish personal self-esteem, so that scholars have no self-confidence and self-esteem, and fanatically pursue fame, as for ordinary people, let alone ordinary people.

The so-called laborers govern people, and laborers govern people.

It is not a simple matter to change this understanding, not to mention that now, hundreds of years later, there are such rules, thousands of years of cultural inheritance, where can be changed casually.

Su Tiancheng sighed softly.

Why do you say that the high place is not cold, people reach a certain high position, friends are bound to become fewer and fewer, colleagues, there are their own interests, unless it is for common things, temporarily united together, but struggle is the mainstream, power, like a magic wand, can make people crazy, but can make people lose their minds and lose their dignity.

Seeing that the scene was a little cold, Su Tiancheng tried hard to find a topic.

"Brother Su, I don't know what plans I have for the past two years."

"Alas, I originally wanted to go to the country to study, but unfortunately I didn't have the qualifications, I wanted to become a tribute eunuch, but there are so many classmates waiting in front of me, where is my turn, I want to become a regular eunuch, I don't have so much money at home, I really don't know how to do it, at this age, it's over."

What Liu Zhongji said is the actual situation, there is no longer much need to continue to participate in the study at the Fuxue, it is better to go to the Guozijian to participate in the study, but there is no qualification, and it is impossible to enter, this is a practical problem.

Thinking about finding something to do, unless it is to the government, to do that kind of master or something, not on the copperplate book, if you become a scribe, there is always some impact on the future imperial examination, the founding emperor Zhu Yuanzhang set the rules, the scribe is not allowed to participate in the imperial examination, although after the recommendation of the government, outstanding performance can participate, but the examiner is also different.

Now, Su Tiancheng finally understands that for what kind of students he has, he has to take the imperial examination for the rest of his life, and he would rather lead the poor rice issued by the government, and he will not give up even if his beard is white, and there is really no other way out for scholars.

If you don't pass the imperial examination, you will always be poor, and if you have money, you can also think of a way to go to the Guozijian to study and change your identity.

"I think, Brother Liu should study his homework well and prepare for the township exam in three years, you are not old, and you still have time."

Liu Zhongji looked at Su Tiancheng and nodded, this is natural, if you don't participate in the township test, there is no other way.

Unexpectedly, Su Tiancheng's words were not finished.

"Brother Liu, some words are not good, but I still have to say, the words are contrary to the ear, this township test is like thousands of troops crossing a single-plank bridge, there are not many people who can pass, and we still have to think of other ways out."

Yoo Joong Ki's face turned a little red, this is really not good, it seems that if he takes the township exam again after three years, he may not be able to go to high school.

"Brother Liu, don't misunderstand what I mean, I haven't finished speaking, I don't want to say those words that compliment you, what kind of words like this in the township exam in three years, you must be in high school, this is meaningless, between friends, you must treat each other sincerely."

"There is another idea for you to consider, if it really comes to that point, you can come to me, no matter what I do at that time, where I can take care of it, I will definitely do my best."

Liu Zhongji looked at Su Tiancheng, lowered his head, and did not speak for the time being.

Seeing that it was time to eat, Su Tiancheng thought that Liu Joong Ki might have nothing to say.

"Brother Su's words today, remember below, three years later, I must participate in the township test, if I fail again, I will come directly to Brother Su."

Su Tiancheng looked at Liu Zhongji, a little surprised, it takes courage to say such a thing, no one wants to say that he has failed the list, not to mention the township test three years later.

"Brother Liu can have such an understanding, and I am relieved."

During the meal, Yoo Joong Ki drank a lot of wine, and his expression was still a little serious.

After eating, Su Tiancheng specially arranged for Su Jun to send Liu Joong Ki home.