Chu Zhengrong and Long Yurong are going to end up in the coming year, and they have to paint in the shop, the two of them paint a lot a day, and they simply scribble a few strokes to become a painting, and then write some words, Master Chu took it to frame it, it was not expensive, and there were many people who bought it, plus they all had a seal on it, and they also knew that the young owner of this shop would take the imperial examination in the coming year, in case of high school, the value of this painting would suddenly increase several times, so the business was very good.

In addition to eating, sleeping, and reading, the two of them are writing and painting, Chu Xuerui also took a small character for herself and painted a lot, but the price of her paintings is much cheaper, but this is nothing, as long as she can sell it, she can earn money for the family.

There are also people from all over the world who come to consign paintings and calligraphy, and the price will not be too high, Master Chu is a kind person to do business, and the commission is not high, the business is only a short time, it will get better, and many big families will also come to buy, especially those rich businessmen in Xicheng, who know that this is the public shop of An Yibo's in-laws, and the person who painted is still An Yibo's eldest son-in-law, many times he comes to the shop to sweep away, and he doesn't see clearly, who made the painting!

Master Chu is very busy, he has to collect paintings every day, settle accounts, and wait for those who come to consign paintings and calligraphy to get silver, and by the way, accept their paintings.

He is kind-hearted, and he never looks down on poor people, these people also have the intention to make friends with Master Chu, and the most important thing is to befriend Uncle An Yi, or even His Royal Highness King Yi.

Master Chu is busy with business matters, and the marriage can only be handled by Mrs. Chu, Mrs. Chu is really worried, and Chu Xuerui prepares all kinds of things, everything is bought in Xicheng, the cost is not high, but it is not low.

The newly bought maid at home also needs to be trained, so as not to get busy and messy when you get it.

Fortunately, Mama Huang and Mama Wang came over to help with the training and management, which saved Mrs. Chu a lot of things.

There were rumors in the capital again, saying that Chu Zhengrong had been waiting under Jincheng, and Zhu Zhaodi immediately cried when she heard the news.

After Zhu Xiao learned about it, he asked people to check immediately, got up and went to Zhu Zhaodi's yard, and saw her with red eyes, "Eldest sister? ”

"You're here, little one!"

"I'll come and see you!"

Zhu Zhaodi sniffed, "You know?" ”

"yes, got it!"

"I don't dislike him, I'm just distressed, these people are really hateful!"

Zhu Xiao's head, she understands everything.

The rumors are all released by people with intentions, it may be those who are more jealous, or it may be Jinchenghou, who still has not given up.

"Eldest sister, there will be many, many things like this in the future, and there will be many people talking about this in front of you and behind your back, you must be mentally prepared!"

The hustle and bustle of the world is for profit, and the hustle and bustle of the world is for profit.

would make such a rumor come out, but he still wanted to hit Chu Zhengrong and make him unable to enter the examination room properly.

Chu Zhengrong naturally heard such news, he put down the book in his hand, cleaned up, and went to the street again.

To be honest, there are very few people who know him, but many of them are talking about the fact that Chu Zhengrong, the son of Yuelin County, once crouched under Jincheng, and he said it with his own eyes, as if he had seen it with his own eyes.

It's ridiculous that these people don't even know what he looks like, everything is just hearsay, but they are false.

If he hadn't been scolded in the mountains for more than a year, he would have heard all kinds of ugly words, and while these people talked about him, they were more sympathetic.

A man, because he was good-looking, was taken back by Jincheng Houqiang, or he may not be able to obey whether he is alive or dead, so he was imprisoned......

There are all kinds of discussions, Chu Zhengrong still had a shadow in his heart at the beginning, but he just walked for a while, and found that it was actually like that, maybe it was okay like this, and when he was named on the gold list, these people could remember that the road in the future might be difficult, but he would not be afraid.

Maybe it's good to have such an experience, his life was too smooth, and he cultivated his pride, but he forgot that in this world, sometimes he must bow his head appropriately.

The strong dragon can't suppress the head snake, not to mention a lot of head snakes in Jincheng, in the capital, he is also a character.

It's a pity that it's a crooked way.

After walking down this time, Chu Zhengrong went home, and Long Yurong knew that he was going out, so he couldn't do it in a hurry.

When he came back, he immediately stepped forward, "Where have you been?" ”

"Go outside for a walk!" Chu Zhengrong said lightly.

"Are you alright?"

"It's fine!"

Chu Zhengrong smiled at Long Yurong.

"It's fine, I'll tell you......"

"It's really fine!" Long Yurong asked again.

Chu Zhengrong raised his hand and patted Long Yurong on the shoulder, "What a big deal, they are making such a fuss, I think that only the weak will let people spread rumors so wantonly, why don't you discuss the bad aspects of His Royal Highness King Yi?" ”

Because His Royal Highness King Yi is notoriously bad and powerful, who dares to say that he is not good?

Even if you know what kind of person he is, you don't dare to say it, you can only say what is good about him.

So, it's still going to be strong enough.

"It's good if you can figure it out, in fact, it's just a joke made by some people who don't want you to be able to successfully pass the imperial examination, only your title on the gold list, and when the time comes, slap them in the face!"

"Hmm!"

Long Yurong saw that Chu Zhengrong didn't seem to care, "I saw this here, and I was a little puzzled, you can help me take a closer look!" ”

"Okay, let's talk in the house!"

You must know the hardships of the imperial examination, the two of them are the hope of the two families, so more time is spent studying, Long Yurong has worked hard since he was admitted to the examination, and he never dared to relax.

Now that he has Chu Zhengrong, a mentor and helpful friend, and these unique Tibetan studies, his knowledge has improved rapidly.

The two went into the house, took a sip of tea, ate some pastries, and then continued to calm down and read.

If the rumor-monger knew that Chu Zhengrong was becoming more and more quiet because of this incident, he didn't know how to feel?

I'm afraid I'm going to vomit blood.

The family is worried about Chu Zhengrong, he has no reaction, he should eat, he should sleep, now he and Zhu Zhaodi can no longer meet, even if it is a book, it is Zhu Zhaodi who patted Youfang and sent it.

Youfang is not very good at talking, so she came to give the book to Chu Zhengrong, blessed her body and left, Chu Zhengrong didn't know where to start if she wanted to ask.

I can only silently continue to read seriously.

Zhu Zhaodi is worried about Chu Zhengrong, now that the two are settled, it is not easy to meet, and Youfang is a piece of wood, so she can only let Zhu Xiao go.

"Okay, I'll go!"

Hearing that Zhu Xiao was coming, Chu Zhengrong and Long Yurong were surprised, "Why are you here?" Long Yurong asked, after asking, he laughed first, and saluted Zhu Xiao with a fist, "When I came, my father asked me to say hello to you on his behalf!" ”

"What are you, me, just call me small, really speaking, I still have to call you brother-in-law!" Zhu Xiao smiled.

Hand the prepared things to the two of them, "This is the drawing of the Gongyuan side, and the process, let's burn it after reading it!" ”

"The other one is the article made by the top three in these sessions, if it is the champion Yuan Zhao of the last session, I can still recommend it to you!" Zhu Xiao whispered.

Speaking of coming to the capital for a long time, Yuan Zhao has been an official in the capital, and they are all old friends, and she has never visited.

Yuan Zhao also looked for her from the future, even his two younger sisters, and he didn't know if he was in the capital.

The events of that year have long passed, she has almost forgotten them, and the shock when she saw the old lady has gradually faded in time.

"That's great!" Long Yurong hurriedly said.

The champion of the previous session is now serving in the Hanlin Academy, and he is even more knowledgeable, if he can get his guidance, maybe ......

"Not necessarily!" Chu Zhengrong whispered.

Long Yurong looked at Chu Zhengrong puzzled, and Chu Zhengrong continued, "The invigilators of each session are different, and the questions are different, as long as we learn solidly, even if we can't get the top three, it's okay to be on the list!" ”

When Long Yurong heard this, he thought about it carefully, but it was the same.

To be honest, each examiner's preferences are different, and there is no way to cater to them, so they can only work hard to do their own essays, even if they can't stand out from the crowd, they won't be defeated.

"But I think it's bad!"

There is no shortcut to the imperial examination, and there is only one step by step.

Zhu Xiaozao knew that Chu Zhengrong was talented, but he didn't expect him to see it so clearly, thinking of Xun Muyang's sentence, if Chu Zhengrong didn't have an accident in the last session and participated in the imperial examination, the champion would have nothing to do with Yuan Zhao.

But this is also very good, Yuan Zhao is now thriving in the Hanlin Academy, and his future is limitless.

"Actually, it's good like this, if you want to know each other, talk to me, I'll let someone introduce you, if you don't need to know each other, it's good to study!" Zhu looked at Chu Zhengrong, "My eldest sister heard the gossip outside, and she was very worried about you, so she specially asked me to come over and take a look, seeing you like this, I can rest assured that I can go back to pay the errand!" ”

Chu Zhengrong pursed his lips, "Is your sister okay?" ”