Traveling to Daliang Kingdom starts from falling into the water

Chapter 1098 Did the old lady go back?

"Has the old lady gone back?" Gu Wenxuan came out of the study, still feeling uneasy. He was finally able to wait for Zhou Banxia to return. "Aren't you tired? You made another trip."

It wouldn't be appropriate to explain everything in front of the maid, so Zhou Banxia chuckled and decisively changed the subject, asking him if he wasn't studying tonight.

"No, there's no rush." ​​Gu Wenxuan waved his hand to dismiss the maid. "We've reached another stage. Let's clarify our thoughts first, and then do a systematic review."

Everyone has their own way of reviewing for exams, especially a top student like Zhou Banxia. She nodded knowingly and followed his lead. "So what time do you plan to leave tomorrow morning?"

"No need to arrive too early. Just arrive at the county school an hour early, chat with everyone, and then it'll be time to have lunch together."

After lunch, the county school's archery and horsemanship exams began. Since I was there, I was sure I'd be scheduled for the first exam, so I could come back right after.

This is easy to understand.

Given her son's excellent grades in these two subjects at the county school, even if he didn't take the exam, he would still be able to obtain the document from the county school authorizing him to take the provincial examination.

Of course, he wasn't the only one. All the students in the county school who consistently ranked at the top of the class, whether in required or elective courses, were entitled to this treatment.

Even if they don't get into the top three in tomorrow's exam, the county school will still give them the highest rating so that their students can achieve good results in archery and horsemanship in Zhen Ding Prefecture later.

Therefore, Zhou Banxia was not surprised by the confidence in his tone. In this way, there was no need to stay overnight, and even if it was late, he could still leave the county school before the city gates closed.

"There is something I only heard my older brother mention tonight. I originally wanted to tell you, but you've been too busy to talk. Watch your step, we're about to go up the stairs."

What is it?

Zhou Banxia subconsciously looked away and glanced ahead—there were still at least fifty steps to the steps in front of the main house, and she couldn't help but smile.

Seeing Zhou Banxia smile, Gu Wenxuan chuckled as well, "I forgot that one step I take is enough for three of yours. I always remember the imposing presence you had when you were one meter tall and walked two meters—"

"No need to praise me like that." When I was one meter tall, you weren't much taller than me either, okay? It's only later that you must have taken some kind of magic pill!
It's infuriating! Before he was ten, he was about the same height as her, maybe only half a head taller. But after he turned fifteen, I watched him grow taller!

"This is not a compliment, it's the truth. What surprises me is that you can walk with the aura of two meters even when you're only one meter tall. How come you only have the aura of two meters even though you're 1.7 meters tall?"

Hey!

You can speak.

Even if I'm not as tall as I was in my past life, I'm still at least 1.62 to 1.63 meters tall, which rounds up to 1.7 meters!
"You're definitely faking it. No wonder you don't like wearing flat embroidered shoes. Shh, the little maid who lifts the curtain is looking over here. Go back to your room and then tiptoe to pull my ear."

Who tiptoed and pulled your ear? Zhou Banxia would never admit to having any fetishes, not to mention that her hands are still perfectly fine.

"You still haven't told me what your brother said to you tonight—"

"No rush." ​​Gu Wenxuan said, gesturing for Zhou Banxia to wait until they returned to their room. Of course, before going back to their room, they should first check on their son.

Main house.

My son is still asleep.

He's a very easy-going and good son.

She's very well-behaved at night and doesn't fuss. During the day, she's full of energy. As she gets older, she's becoming more clingy and even knows to put on a cute, toothless smile to ask her dad for a hug.

What a villain.

He's so young and already so smart. He'll need even more careful guidance as he gets older. I definitely can't bear to scold or beat him. Who should be the bad guy?

His wife? No way.

A mother's love is as gentle as water.

His parents?
Even worse.

His parents weren't strict fathers or mothers to begin with; they couldn't bear to hit their children, and their grandson was even worse. Xiao Changsuo is so old, yet they still couldn't bear to let anyone scold him.

Yes!

You can make his older brother the bad guy. His older brother doesn't hit the kids, but he's really good at "scolding" them. He almost cried a lot when he was a kid because of his older brother's "scolding"!

"What are you laughing at?" His smile was sly and calculating. Zhou Banxia gave him a sidelong glance, amused. "Aren't you going to wash your face?"

"Wash, of course you'll wash, but you don't need to take a bath."

Also.

You've already taken two baths today. Taking another one isn't just being clean, it's sick. "Let's get down to business now. What did your older brother say tonight?"

Having been brought up repeatedly, Gu Wenxuan dared not delay and immediately recounted the story in detail, otherwise his wife would become impatient to listen.

"...So, I originally planned to go to the manor wharf in the prefectural city the day after tomorrow, and accompany my father to the wharf in Dingzhou Prefecture. Now there's no need for that."

My elder brother can accompany Father to the Dingzhou Prefecture dock the day after tomorrow. After Father boards the ship, he will return to Zhoujia Village for one night, and then they can go to Zhengding Prefecture the next day.

"Oh, that's good."

He's more suitable than you. You're just making things difficult for yourself. Why bother going to see a mere village wharf in person? Wait, "your older brother goes out alone?"

"No. From what my elder brother said, it's not yet decided whether Doctor Dong will go to Zhen Ding Prefecture together. His senior uncle still needs to pay respects to his grand-uncle."

However, his senior apprentice currently has a patient, so he will arrive at the Shunyi Escort Agency's Dingzhou branch about a day later with his apprentice to meet up with his elder brother.

If Doctor Dong goes to Zhen Ding Prefecture, he will be traveling with his senior apprentice. I'm not entirely clear on the details of the arrangements, but it's certain that my elder brother won't be going to Zhen Ding Prefecture alone.

Regarding safety and even finances, I told my older brother to just let me know if he needed anything, but he said no, his master and senior uncle had already prepared everything for him.

They probably have disciples and followers everywhere, so they are always entertained wherever they go, and they don't have to worry about not having enough money or being bullied by others.

See? I told you Dr. Dong was no ordinary doctor! If you hadn't said anything, who would have known that this old man with his family's traditional medical skills had some kind of legitimate or illegitimate lineage?

Indeed, she never dreamed that her master was originally a county princess, and not just any ordinary county princess. Who has a stronger backing than her master?

He had an aunt who was the Empress Dowager and a cousin who was the Emperor. How many people in the world could have such noble relatives? But what use was it?

Even after his departure, he was still honored with mourning. In the end, he sacrificed himself for the sake of others. It would have been better if he hadn't had these noble relatives at all...

"These days, there are many hidden masters. But it's also because you're exceptionally talented, right? Back then, so many families in the village wanted their children to learn medicine from Doctor Dong, but you were the only one who succeeded."

Zhou Banxia was taken aback. That's right. "I don't know what your older brother's assessment content is, or how old the other test takers are, but being recommended to take the test is enough to prove that he is excellent."

After all, medical skills can't be faked, and it's not up to his grand-uncle to decide. It concerns the reputation of the sect; if Doctor Dong tries to muddy the waters, your elder brother and grand-uncle might not allow it.”

“Yes, that’s right.” Gu Wenxuan immediately gave her an approving pat on the head. “Our parents will be so happy tonight they won’t be able to sleep.”

"Yes, regardless of whether your older brother can pass the test or not, just being able to take it is proof of his ability. With a son like this, what more could a parent ask for? Parents would wake up smiling in their sleep."