hotmtlnovel Chapter 466: The Intricacies of the Imperial College
Chapter 466: The Intricacies of the Imperial College
In fact, Tong Huaian and his eldest brother are brothers from the same mother. How could he possibly snatch the position of crown prince from his eldest brother?
He had already gone to Qinghe Village to seek peace and quiet, but his elder brother was still being instigated to be wary of him. If he hadn't been too worried, why had his illness not been cured for so many years?
"After the ancestor worship is completed, what will happen to the Sixth Master? Will you take him back to the capital with you?" Wu Zi asked about the arrangements for the village head.
In fact, the village head is not Tong Huaian’s biological grandfather. Tong Huaian’s grandfather passed away ten years ago, otherwise he would not have let his grandson wander around outside.
The village head was named Tong Houzhong, a branch of the Tong family. He lost his son at an early age and never married, so he worked in the marquis's mansion.
Later, he followed Tong Huaian back to his ancestral home to recuperate. In order to avoid unnecessary trouble, he abandoned his ranking and just replaced it with grandfather.
"Of course I have to take him with me!" Tong Huaian knew that Tong Houzhong didn't want to return to the capital, but he and Tong Houzhong had depended on each other for so many years, and he had already regarded him as his own grandfather in his heart.
Back then, he was exiled to Qinghe Village by the Marquis' Mansion. Except for a few servants who came with his biological mother as a dowry, everyone else avoided him as much as possible for fear of being exiled with him.
Only Tong Houzhong stood up and said that he was willing to take him back to his hometown to live.
Tong Huaian came back to his senses from his myriad of thoughts and told Xiaowu and Jiang Youzhen that he planned to go back today or tomorrow.
Jiang Youzhen went back to Tongzhou Prefecture with Tong Huaian and others that day. As soon as he returned, the Shen couple saw him and their faces were full of smiles.
"How come you've been away for several days? The government office has sent someone to announce the good news that you've passed the imperial examination!" Shen looked at Jiang Youzhen, her eyes full of relief, but also unstoppable worry.
"Mom! I told you that I could pass the imperial examination. I didn't lie to you, did I? You and Dad should pack your things now. We will return to Qinghe Village tomorrow. After offering sacrifices to our ancestors, we must rush to the Imperial College in the capital to register as soon as possible."
"Don't worry, the things have been packed long ago. Since you have passed the imperial examination, we must go back to worship our ancestors." Jiang Fugui was very happy. When he thought about their glorious return to their hometown, he was so excited that he couldn't sleep well for several days.
"Are you in such a hurry?" Shen was a little hesitant.
"What's wrong, mother? Is there anything else you haven't finished?"
"Your three sisters haven't thought about it yet, have they? The shop in Wen County has just been set up, and someone must be in charge. Your eldest sister originally said she would go to the capital first, but your second sister's mother-in-law was not feeling well, so she had to go back to fulfill her filial duty, so the matter was delayed.
Your third sister is pregnant again, and the doctor said that the pregnancy is unstable and she is not suitable for hard work, let alone sitting in a bumpy carriage for a long time."
"What? My third sister is pregnant? I'm going to be an uncle again?" Jiang Youzhen was happy for San Ya. This was indeed a happy event.
"Yes! She was as impetuous as a boy before getting married, but she became so delicate after getting pregnant. You don't know, she has been so hypocritical recently, and it's all thanks to your third brother-in-law that he gives in to her."
Shen was complaining, but the smile on her lips betrayed her.
"Wasn't my third sister in good health before? How come she is pregnant?" Jiang Youzhen was very confused.
She had heard a few days ago that Daya's mother-in-law was not in good health, otherwise Daya and the others would definitely have gone to the capital to take the lead.
"Maybe she has been working too hard these days? The doctor said that she should protect the fetus and should not work too hard recently. Your third brother-in-law has taken her back to the county town, and she is now recuperating at her husband's house."
Jiang Youzhen nodded, "The sisters can't go to the capital for the time being."
Jiang Fugui didn't think it was a big deal, "Won't you go there after your eldest sister's matter is settled?
Erya's mother-in-law should be fine, it's just that her family was poor before, and her health was not well. She can go after she has recovered for a while. As for Sanya, it's best to wait until she gives birth before going to the capital."
He had already made plans. Originally, his daughters had gone to the capital, but he was thinking of going there later. It was really hard to leave his hometown. With so many fields at home, how could he feel at ease?
But now that his daughters are not going, he has to go to the capital to take care of Xiaolang.
"Xiaolang's studies cannot be delayed. Just follow his wishes. The three girls can go later."
Jiang Fugui said this and pulled Shen back to pack up. Jiang Youzhen returned to his own room and asked Qinglang and the others to pack up as well.
"Take everything you can. The main house is rented, and we probably won't come here in the future. But take the big items back to Qinghe Village, and leave the rest that you want to take to the capital in this house for now, and pack them together when you go to the capital."
"Yes!" Qing Lang and his team have already started packing up the boxes.
On this day, Jiang Youzhen and his group rented ten horse-drawn carriages and returned to the village in a mighty procession.
This time I am returning home in glory, so my mood is naturally different.
"Xiao Lang, have you emptied all the houses in the city? Six carriages have been loaded."
Tong Huaian couldn't help laughing, he only had two carriages, because he had a house in the city, so he didn't have to empty it all at once.
Wen Ruyu had a lot of stuff, but only two.
"I won't be living in the capital anymore, so I have to take the big stuff back with me. After all, I spent money on it."
Jiang Youzhen neatly stacked the books in his hands. In fact, books accounted for 30% of the huge luggage.
"What are your plans after you go to the Imperial College?"
Jiang Youzhen was a little confused when he heard this, "Why do you say that, Brother Huai'an? Isn't the Imperial College just for studying?"
Tong Huaian shook his head, "Then you are a little naive. The struggles in the Imperial College are no less than those in the court. In addition to the candidates who failed the imperial examination, there are also people like us who were recommended because of our high ranking in the provincial examination. There is another type of people left."
"Brother Huai'an, are you talking about the students?" Jiang Youzhen is a scholar, how could he not know?
"That's right! There are two types of students: those who are favored by their family elders, and those who donate money to study. Regardless of which type, the relationships behind them are very complicated, and most of them are children of aristocratic families in the capital.
There are actually quite a few people like me. Most of us are descendants of aristocratic families, and it is hard to find a noble son from a poor family. "
In fact, to put it bluntly, isn't it that there are many children of aristocratic families in the Imperial College, and the relationships behind them are complicated?
"You are appreciated by the two princes because of your ability. But the two princes are actually quite open-minded, cherish talents, and respect you very much. But those second-generation rich and descendants of aristocratic families are not vegetarians. They are very good at calculating people behind their backs. After all, they have been influenced by them since childhood."
Tong Huaian thought of Wen Ruyu as he spoke. Jiang Youzhen was smart and resourceful, and he wouldn't suffer any loss easily, but Wen Ruyu could easily suffer any loss.
Born in poverty and never having been in contact with the court before, he was like a blank slate.
Tong Huaian didn't care which party tricked him into going away, but it would be easy to implicate Jiang Youzhen!
"Thank you, Brother Huai'an, for reminding me!" Jiang Youzhen nodded. "After we go back, Brother Huai'an, tell me more about the situation in the capital."