After Li Zhongming and Zhu Xu converged, they asked, "Senior brother, now that the test is over, do we still want to take a walk around the city?" Zhu Xu hesitated on his face and said: "Senior brother, this test is over, and there is nothing to buy and sell between you and me and the family, why don't we go back quickly?" Don't worry your family. ”

After listening to Zhu Xu's words, Li Zhongming also understood that his senior brother was afraid that the cost in the city would be too great, so he wanted to go home as soon as possible. However, if you think about it, there is indeed nothing else to do in this state city now. However, Li Zhongming suddenly remembered that when he corresponded with Zhang Langjun, Zhang Langjun always said that when he entered the state city, he would definitely let him enter the palace to meet him.

Although Zhang Yuan was not in the state city for this test, he went to the Cao test. But if you don't even deliver a letter, then you really can't say anything. After all, Zhang Yuanjie intersected with a poor scholar like himself, even if he returned to the countryside and poor villages, he would not dislike it at all. Even if it is inconvenient for you to visit because you are not at home, but the letter is not delivered, then it is impossible to say.

Li Zhongming let go of all the thoughts in his mind and said to Zhu Xu: "Senior brother, what you said is good. Now that we have finished the test, it is useless to stay in Zhou City, and it is a matter of course to return home as soon as possible. However, I have a letter to be sent here, and I would like to ask him to stay a little longer and allow me to send a letter. ”

Hearing Li Zhongming's words, Zhu Xu didn't think much about it, he knew that his junior brother had stayed in the state city for a few years, and he thought it was for his old acquaintances, so he happily agreed. In order to go home as soon as possible, the two decided to hire a carriage in the carriage and horse shop and return home by car.

First, he asked the coachman to come to Zhangfu, and Li Zhongming handed over the written letter to the janitor of Zhangfu, saying that it was for Zhang Yuan, and the writer was Li Zhongming from the countryside. Maybe he got Zhang Yuan's explanation in advance, and the servant received the letter very happily. Li Zhongming didn't say much, just solemnly saluted and pleased, and left without any drag.

got into the carriage again, Zhu Xu said with emotion: "Senior brother, in the past few years, you have really seen all the nobles in this state city!" I thought that Master Gu would be promoted to the capital, and you shouldn't have any related eunuchs in the city. I didn't expect you to have a connection with Zhang Fu, you are really hidden. ”

Listening to Senior Brother's ridiculous words, Li Zhongming smiled and said, "Senior Brother, don't laugh at me, don't you know what happened to me?" and Gu Fu, but he has only served as a servant, and he has no lifelong friendship. And with Zhang Langjun, he still trusted Da Langjun to value him, and he was able to get acquainted, so he had a gentleman's friendship with them. Now that you don't worship at the house, the letter still has to be delivered, otherwise, it will not be polite. ”

"And senior brother doesn't have to envy me, I think senior brother Jinke must be able to catch it, and he will definitely be on the list. When the time comes, as a senior brother, with personal talent, what kind of characters can't be befriended? Do you still need to envy these crooked ways of your junior and younger brothers? Li Zhongming continued.

Knowing his own junior brother, what he said is very exaggerated. Even if you take the middle school exam, it is difficult to obtain the blue eyes of these real eunuchs as a student of all subjects, and it will be almost the same if you are a student of Jinshi. However, Zhu Xu didn't take it to heart, and he also knew that what he said just now was a comforting word from his junior brother. And the younger brother is a kind and upright person, even if he gets acquainted with the prince and grandson, he will definitely not forget his poor friends. Besides, for a poor family like himself and his junior brother, it is a good thing to be able to be appreciated by the children of high-ranking officials and eunuchs, and to have a few more ways out in the future, and I should be happy for him. In addition, this is also the luck of the junior and younger brothers, and I can't envy it.

Putting down all kinds of thoughts in his heart, Zhu Xu said honestly: "Senior brother said that he was laughing, it is difficult for anyone to say that they are completely sure of this solution. And there are many talents in the state, how dare you say that you will definitely win? Moreover, after thinking about it so far, I have found that there are several mistakes and omissions, and whether this branch can be won depends on whether God has mercy? ”

Seeing his senior brother's depressed appearance, Li Zhongming also fell silent, yes, this solution, not to say that it is one in a thousand, but almost one in a hundred, who can say that he or his senior brother is sure of it?

At this time, there were only two silent people in the car, and there was only the monotonous sound of wheels outside the car.

Li Zhongming was silent for a moment, but he was the first to break the silence and said: "Senior brother, Tianxingjian, a gentleman is constantly striving for self-improvement. Even if we don't make it to the end of the list, won't we stop working hard? We are still so young, how can we collapse because of a setback at the moment? Besides, the day of the list has not yet arrived, who can say for sure? ”

Hearing his junior brother's words, Zhu Xu also knew that he was too pessimistic, and re-energized his spirits, "Senior brother, you are right, I am too self-conscious. Yes, if there is no list, who can determine the result? ”

After speaking, the two looked at each other and smiled, and their sorrow was swept away. In the end, the two who were really bored in the car also tested each other. In your words, my words, in your words, and my pairs, it seems that time does not go so fast.

But suddenly, the horse stopped, only to hear a message from outside the car, "Two Langjun, Da Li Village has arrived." "Yes, I have already come back, looking at the familiar weeds and trees, Li Zhongming and Zhu Xu took their things and jumped out of the car. After saluting the coachman, he walked in the direction of home.

Originally, Li Zhongming also invited Zhu Xu to go back after eating at home. However, Zhu Xu, who was anxious to go home to report his safety, was not happy. In the end, the two had to separate and return home.

Walking on the road that can return home with his eyes closed, Li Zhongming saw his mother leaning against the door and looking at it from a distance, and when he saw Li Zhongming's figure, Li Zhongming could feel that his mother's originally nervous demeanor suddenly relaxed. From this, it can be seen that in the past few days away from home,. Mother must have been worried about herself. Thinking of this, Li Zhongming quickened his pace, tightened his bookcase, and rushed towards the door quickly.

Seeing the son in front of him, there seems to be no difference compared with when he left home, but as a mother, Li's mother still noticed that in the past few days, her son's figure has lost a few points, his hair is not as regular as when he set off, and there is an extra layer of ups and downs on his feet and shoes.

"Mother, I'm back and I'm worrying you." Li Zhongming made a big salute.

"It's good for my son to come back, it's good to come back, I'm hungry, my mother will cook for you", seeing that he hurriedly helped himself up, and slapped himself with dust, Li Zhongming's heart warmed and warmed.

Back in the courtyard, Mother Li didn't say a word about the test, just a little bit of energy, busy in the kitchen. And Li Zhongming is not good at making promises in front of his mother. After all, if the bold words are said at this time, if they are not realized, then the mother will cry even more bitterly at that time.

Seeing her son, who wanted to stop talking, Mother Li instead said: "You don't have to tell me about the things in the exam, and don't talk about the situation of this exam." You just have to do your best. Ming'er, you have to remember that reading is for yourself after all. Not for me or anyone else. Even if the results of this exam are not good, you are still young, and you can take the exam again. As long as you work hard, your mother won't blame you. ”

Although along the way, Li Zhongming never revealed the worries buried in his heart, but kept smiling and encouraging himself and his senior brother Zhu Xu. However, thinking of the expectations of his family and himself for this subject examination, Li Zhongming still couldn't help but feel a trace of worry in his heart. Who doesn't want to become famous as soon as possible, and who doesn't want to get rid of poverty and get rich as soon as possible? However, will you be able to succeed this time? Li Zhongming also asked himself. But at that moment, hearing his mother's words of comfort, Li Zhongming's eyes moistened, and he said solemnly to his mother: "Mother, I did my best." But I can't give you any guarantees. Really, I really tried my best, and I don't know if I'll be able to get lifted? I do not know. ”

Seeing her son, who was getting more and more excited the more she talked, Mother Li put down the things in her hand and hugged her son, "Just do your best, my mother won't blame you, my mother has never blamed you." Mother Li knows that although her son has been mature and quiet since he was a child, he is dignified and magnificent, and he is extremely hard working in his studies. On weekdays, I never dare to waste a trace of time. In his spare time, he can't put it down. In addition, he practiced books and arts, never had idleness every day, did not dare to be idle every day, he really did his best.

After appeasing Li Zhongming's emotions, the mother and son ate today's dinner together. On this day, Li's mother asked Li Zhongming to rest well, not letting him study anymore, and not learning anymore, as long as he had a good rest.

The night was getting deeper, and Li Zhongming also fell asleep deeply, which was the most restful and relaxing sleep he had in so many years. However, he didn't know that by dawn tomorrow, he would be urgent again, this was his choice, and perhaps it was also the arrangement of fate.