Chapter 150, Wu Zhuangyuan
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 camp battle of Wuke, it was no surprise that he was the one who performed the best.
Although the martial arts prevailed in Da 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 honor their ancestors.
Secondly, 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, 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 Wuchangbo Mansion once again appeared in the discussion of many people.
The most direct result is that Shi Mansion has become bustling again, with people visiting 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.
Having been an official for many years, he also has some contacts. 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 Bofu was getting better and better because of them, he felt even more unhappy.
The better Shi Zhenghe's family is, and the better 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. When he was tossing and turning in the middle of the night, he wished that the incident of wrongly hugging the child was a lie, and that he was still the legitimate fourth master of the uncle's mansion.
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 commented by outsiders, he wished that Shizhenghe 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 Bofu was paying more and more attention to that family.
Can this be blamed on Bofu?
Shi Zhengkun showed a wry smile. If you want to blame him, you can only blame him for his incompetence. He has been carefully educated by the Bofu for decades, but he has not brought any glory to the Bofu. It is not surprising that the Bofu is biased towards Shi Zhenghe and his 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 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 moment, 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 restrained his emotions 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 research, and married him and had children. 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. How could Zeng Yuwei not understand what Shi Zhengkun was thinking, and she couldn't help asking: "The master is angry because the elder brother didn't ask you to accompany him when the banquet was held in the uncle's house, right?"
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 and our family are separated?"
"Hmph, thanks to the eldest brother, fifth younger brother, and seventh younger brother who called you brothers and sisters before. There are nobles in the house who came to the door, but they didn't ask you to recognize people. You really don't think about brotherhood at all."
Hearing these words, Shi Zhengkun was even more annoyed, thought for a while, and 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 retorted directly: "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, how much grievance our family has suffered because of them, 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."
Zeng Yuwei saw that Shi Zhengkun was still talking to the uncle's mansion, and felt that he was a fan of the authorities, so she had to wake him up: "But Mr. Xiang, you were also raised by the uncle's mansion."
"Although it's not from 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 over another."
"Look at the current behavior of the Bofu House. While leaning towards Shi Zhenghe's family, while alienating you, isn't this intentional to embarrass you?"
"Sir, there are some things that I didn't tell you because I was afraid that you would be unhappy if you found out. Seeing you protecting the uncle's house like this, I can't care less."
"It is said that you are a counterfeit. You have been raised by the Bofu for decades, but you have done nothing. When Shi Zheng and the real blood of the Bofu came back, the Bofu gradually recovered."
"What did you say that dragons beget dragons and phoenixes beget phoenixes? Even if a crow steals someone else's life, it can't become a phoenix."
"I also said that you are not filial. You know that you are the son of a military household, but 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 parents.
It seems like this, everyone will not remember this incident.
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 **** 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 roared out.
Seeing Shi Zhengkun's ferocious expression that was suppressed by all means, 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 about things about Bofu in front of father, especially those stupid words."
Facing her daughter's accusation, Zeng Yuwei couldn't bear to lose face: "The servants of the uncle's mansion dare to arrange your father like that, why can't I mention it?"
Fuzhi had a headache at the time: "Mother, it's not like you don't know that servants love 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 Bo's house now, and we don't know about the affairs of the Bo's house, so we shouldn'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 nodded accordingly.
Shi Fuzhi continued: "But we still have to continue to communicate with the Bofu. You made your father feel bad about the Bofu 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 spoke, 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 imperial palace is a place where people 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 by the emperor as the champion of martial arts.
As soon as 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 Investigation Division.
Ye Mo frowned when he heard the news.
Zhao Jing came over: "Shi Dingxuan's kung fu is indeed good, but his knowledge is somewhat lacking. How could the emperor appoint him to be 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 come 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 equally divided between the children of the aristocratic family and the children of the common people. A delicate balance is maintained. When the hand-picked selection is made, Xuan will be the champion of martial arts. It is 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."
(end of this chapter)