Poor Family

Shi Dingxuan had actually been on the battlefield, and had experienced a life-and-death crisis on the battlefield. When it came to the third faction battle in Wuke, it was no surprise that he was the one who performed the best.

Although martial arts prevailed in Great Chu, the martial arts examinations were not as popular as the imperial examinations.

One reason is that all things are inferior, but high reading has long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and reading is the only choice for many people to glorify their ancestors.

Second, poor culture and rich martial arts. An ordinary family might be able to provide for a scholar with the power of a family, but practicing martial arts is not only expensive but also time-consuming, and ordinary people simply cannot afford this kind of consumption.

Therefore, the martial arts examination is far less popular than the imperial examination.

However, the dignitaries who are officials in the court are still very concerned about the martial arts exam.

Before the exam results came out, Shi Dingxuan's name was already known by many people, and the Wuchang uncle's mansion once again appeared in the discussion of many people.

The most direct result was that Shi Mansion became lively again, and people came to visit every day.

Regarding this, the Shi family was both happy and mixed feelings.

The most complicated one is Shi Zhengkun, the adopted son of the Shi family.

Relying on his own ability, Shi Zhenghe became the deputy commander of the North City Army and Horse Division. Although he was only an official of the seventh rank, but because of the offering of martial arts secret books, he not only met the emperor, but also got into the eyes of King Duan. In Ma Sizhong, size counts as a character.

Even so, he still didn't take it too seriously. After all, Bingmasi was only responsible for patrolling and arresting some thieves and thieves. He dealt with trivial matters, such as serious criminals, who were out of reach. If not, he will be promoted to the commander of the sixth rank, with a limited future.

What really caught his attention were Shi Zhenghe's four children, not to mention the two girls, Shi Dingxuan and Shi Dinghao's excellence was beyond his expectation, especially Shi Dingxuan.

He has been an official for many years, and he also has some connections. He found out that the emperor praised Shi Dingxuan many times in this martial arts exam. Not surprisingly, Shi Dingxuan must be on the list, and his ranking will be very high.

The excellence of this family made Shi Zhengkun's face hot, especially when he saw that the Bofu was getting better and better because of them, he felt even more unhappy.

The better Shizhenghe's family is, and the better Bofuyin they become, the more difficult it is for him to deal with himself, and the more he feels like a shameless thief.

If he hadn't stolen Shi Zhenghe's life, if Shi Zhenghe had been raised in the Bo mansion, wouldn't the Bo mansion be prosperous again?

Shi Zhengkun held his head in pain, and when he was tossing and turning in the middle of the night, he wished that the story of the child being hugged by mistake was a lie, and that he was still the legitimate fourth master of the uncle's residence.

Unfortunately, this is just his fantasy.

Shi Zhengkun raised his head, leaned back on the chair, and stared at the roof blankly.

It would be great if there is no Shizheng and this person!

Whenever he was pointed and discussed by outsiders, he wished that Shi Zhenghe would not exist, so that he would not suffer so much criticism.

But the reality is that not only does he exist, but he also crushes him severely.

As Shi Zheng and those four children gradually showed their talents, he could clearly feel that the uncle's family was paying more and more attention to that family.

Can this be blamed on Bofu?

Shi Zhengkun showed a wry smile, he could only be blamed for his incompetence, he had been carefully nurtured by the Bofu for decades, but he failed to bring any glory to the Bofu, it is not surprising that the Bofu favored Shi Zhenghe's family.

But he is so uncomfortable!

He, a well-educated person, is actually inferior to the low-level military households in the northwest border. The huge sense of frustration enveloped him deeply, and he was almost out of breath.

Thinking of this, Shi Zhengkun's chest couldn't help heaving up and down.

At this time, Zeng Yuwei walked in, seeing that Shi Zhengkun's complexion was not good, she hurriedly stepped forward with concern: "Sir, what's wrong with you?"

Shi Zhengkun didn't really want to say what was on his mind, so he calmed down and shook his head: "It's okay."

In any case, the uncle's house has raised him for decades, provided him with education and scientific examinations, married him and had children, and his kindness to him is indelible.

He hated Shi Zhenghe in his heart, and even wanted Shi Zhenghe to disappear. These thoughts were too difficult to express, and he didn't want to show his miserable side in front of his family.

After all, they are husband and wife who have been together for many years, Zeng Yuwei couldn't understand what Shi Zhengkun was thinking, and couldn't help asking: "Is the master angry because the elder brother didn't ask you to come to accompany him when the banquet was held in the uncle's house?"

Shi Zhengkun pursed his lips and said nothing.

Zeng Yuwei snorted, and said angrily: "Does the uncle's mansion still treat us as a family, and they don't invite us to hold banquets in the mansion. Didn't this mean to tell outsiders that the mansion is separated from our family?"

"Hmph, thanks to the big brother, the fifth brother, and the seventh brother who called you brothers and sisters before, and there are nobles in the house who came to the door, but they didn't ask you to recognize the person. You really don't think about brotherhood at all."

Hearing these words, Shi Zhengkun was even more annoyed. After thinking for a while, he still said: "Brother, they probably didn't do it on purpose. They didn't call me this time, probably because the protagonist of the banquet was Goro. It would be embarrassing if I went. "

Zeng Yuwei directly retorted back: "Sister, you are too kind, you still treat the people in the uncle's house as relatives, but they have long been inclined to Shizhenghe's family."

"Think about it carefully, since that family came back, because of them, our family has suffered so much grievance overtly and secretly. Has anyone in the house said a word for you?"

Shi Zhengkun's lips pursed tightly, and after a long while he said: "Shi Zhenghe is the direct blood of the uncle's mansion, and the people in the mansion should get closer to him."

When Zeng Yuwei saw that Shi Zhengkun was still talking to the uncle's house, she felt that he was a fan of the authorities, so she had to wake him up: "But Mr. Gong, you were also raised by the uncle's house."

"Although it's not the blood of the uncle's house, the relationship of living together for decades can't be faked. As long as the people in the house care about you, they shouldn't favor one person over another."

"Look at the current behavior of the Bo family. While leaning towards Shizhenghe's family, while alienating you, isn't this intentional to embarrass you?"

"Sir, I was afraid that you would be unhappy if you found out about some things, so I didn't tell you. Seeing you protecting the uncle's mansion now, I can't care less."

"Do you know how the servants of the uncle's mansion criticized you?"

"It is said that you are a counterfeit. You have been raised by the uncle's house for decades, but you have done nothing. When Shizheng and this real blood of the uncle's house came back, the uncle's house gradually recovered."

"What did you say that dragons beget dragons and phoenixes beget phoenixes? Even if a crow steals someone else's life, it won't be able to become a phoenix."

"I also said that you are not filial. You know that you are the son of a military household, but you are so stubborn that you will not leave the uncle's house and will not go back to your biological parents."

These words can be regarded as stepping on Shi Zhengkun's sore spot. After knowing the wrong child, he deliberately avoided everything related to his biological father and biological mother.

Like this, no one will remember it.

But at this moment, Zeng Yuwei's words were like a knife, cutting through his carefully sealed camouflage, telling him clearly that he is a bastard who is greedy for glory and wealth, and doesn't care about his biological parents.

"Master, listen to these words, if it wasn't for the connivance of the master of the uncle's mansion, how would the servants dare to say that?"

Zeng Yuwei only cared about talking happily, and didn't notice Shi Zhengkun's scarlet eyes at all.

"do not talk!"

Shi Zhengkun almost screamed.

Seeing Shi Zhengkun's ferocious expression, Zeng Yuwei finally knew she was afraid: "Sir, don't be angry, I won't say anything, I won't say anything."

Shi Zhengkun looked at Zeng Yuwei in pain: "Since you didn't tell me this at the beginning, why did you tell me today? Can't you keep it from me?"

Looking at the deep pain in Shi Zhengkun's eyes, Zeng Yuwei realized that she seemed to have done something wrong, her face was disturbed, she wanted to explain, but she couldn't speak.

The commotion in the study attracted Shi Fuzhi and Shi Furan.

Seeing the two daughters, Shi Zhengkun restrained his emotions and strode out of the room.

Shi Fuzhi watched her father leave worriedly, and then looked at Zeng Yuwei disapprovingly: "Mother, I didn't tell you again and again, don't talk too much about the Bo Mansion in front of father, especially those stupid words."

Facing her daughter's accusation, Zeng Yuwei felt a little embarrassed: "The servants of the uncle's mansion dare to arrange your father like that, why can't I mention it?"

Shi Fuzhi had a headache: "Mother, it's not like you don't know that servants like to chew their tongues. How can you take what they say seriously?"

Zeng Yuwei snorted: "Why can't you take it seriously? It's not like you haven't seen how strict your aunt's housekeeper is. If she really wanted to suppress those bastards, how could I know? She didn't do that, and she obviously missed you that way too. Father's."

Shi Fuzhi was silent for a while: "Mother, we don't live in the uncle's house now, and we don't know much about the affairs of the uncle's house, so we can't make random guesses."

"I've heard that people visit the uncle's house every day these days. Perhaps the eldest aunt is busy entertaining guests and neglects the management of the servants. This is also possible."

Shi Furan also helped to speak: "Yes, mother, when we went to the uncle's house, the eldest aunt was very kind to us, you may have misunderstood them."

Seeing that the two daughters did not take her side, Zeng Yuwei was not happy: "You are really my good daughters, helping outsiders to scold her mother."

Shi Fuzhi secretly sighed in her heart, and after a moment of silence, she still spoke out to comfort her: "Mother, the return of Shi Fuxin's family has indeed caused a lot of impact on our family. I know you are angry with them in your heart, why should we?" Isn't it?"

Shi Furan followed suit and nodded.

Shi Fuzhi continued: "But we still have to continue to communicate with the Bo's house. You made your father feel bad about the Bo's house and alienated the relationship between the two families. What good does that do us?"

Zeng Yuwei didn't refute this, but she still muttered: "It's not like our family can't live without leaving the uncle's house, isn't there still your grandparent's family?"

As he said that, his expression eased, and a little smile appeared on his face.

"For this draft, your grandmother will send that girl Ruoyun to the palace. As long as Ruoyun can get the favor and give birth to a son and a half daughter, then the Zeng family will be relatives of the emperor."

Shi Fuzhi frowned, but didn't answer.

The palace is a place to eat people, is it really a good thing for Cousin Ruoyun to enter the palace?

Besides, the emperor is over forty years old, and cousin Ruoyun is only sixteen.

On August 11th, the results of the martial arts exam came out.

Shi Dingxuan was appointed as the champion of martial arts by the emperor.

When this result came out, many people were a little surprised, even members of the Shi family did not expect that Shi Dingxuan would become this year's No. 1 martial artist.

Special Chase.

Ye Mo couldn't help but frown when he heard the news.

Zhao Jing came over: "Shi Dingxuan's kung fu is really good, but his knowledge is not enough, how could the emperor appoint him as the number one scholar?"

Ye Mo was silent for a while: "Your majesty is for balance. Most of the outstanding performers in this martial arts exam are from famous families."

"Haven't you seen the things we have done secretly all these years? The emperor doesn't like to see nobles from aristocratic families."

"For this martial arts exam, the candidates on the list are divided equally between the children of the aristocratic family and the children of the common people. A delicate balance is maintained. When hand-picked, Dingxuan will be the champion of martial arts. It's just a means of balance."

"In any case, compared with other noble families, Wuchang Bofu, which has been silent for many years, is much easier to control and use."

"Furthermore, Goro is indeed a usable person."

Seeing Ye Mo frowning, Zhao Jing smiled and said: "Why, are you worried about that kid?"

Ye Mo glanced at him: "It's not necessarily a good thing to get too much honor at a young age."