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Chapter 216 Government Studies
Yao stood up straight under her husband's disbelieving gaze: "Why can't I think about it? Isn't Xue Governor's daughter not getting married?"

"Our son is handsome, eager to learn, and has outstanding character. He is a rare good son in the world. If I were Governor Xue, I would be happy to give my daughter to such a son-in-law."

County Magistrate Chen twitched his lips: "Of course, you can do whatever you want with your own son. If Haoran passed the Juren exam last autumn and went to the capital to take the Jinshi exam this year, he could still be shameless and go to Xue Mansion to have a look. It's still the case now. Forget it! Stop embarrassing yourself!"

Yao didn't want to hear this: "Why are you just asking for humiliation?"

Even Chen Haoran himself couldn't stand hearing it anymore: "If a man wants to marry lower than the female, he should marry higher. This is what my mother said, right? If you don't talk about anything else but family status, it won't be a good match."

"Xue Xue is the governor of Jingzhou and a high-ranking official of the imperial court. How can our Chen family afford such a high ranking?"

My grandfather is the chief historian of the palace and is in the fifth rank. His father is the magistrate of Bowang County and is in the seventh rank. It would be a bit embarrassing for someone from such a family background to go to the Xue family to propose marriage.

Chen Jinyu silently cursed in his heart, but did not open his mouth to speak. Because Yao's face is no longer very beautiful. She didn't want to get into trouble.

"After all, it's not your fault for not living up to expectations." Mrs. Yao was so angry that she scolded her son first: "If you had taken the Mid-Autumn Festival examination last year, you would have been a sixteen-year-old candidate, and you would have had some confidence in going to the Xue family to propose marriage. But your name was Sun Shan, You missed one spot and didn’t make the list. It’s all because you didn’t study hard enough, which delayed your future and your good marriage.”

Chen Haoran has a good temper and is not angry. He even followed his mother's words and condemned himself: "My mother is right, everything is my fault. I should study hard. After a few days, I will go I'm studying in Jingzhou Prefecture. When will I take the Mid-Autumn Festival exam? When will I come back?"

Yao: "..."

County Magistrate Chen thought about it for a while, and then nodded in agreement: "That's fine. There are the best teachers in Jingzhou Mansion School, and there are many outstanding and motivated young people. It would be a good thing for you to study for two years."

Chen Haoran was overjoyed, and immediately raised his hands and fists to his father, with a flattering look on his face: "Thank you, Dad, for agreeing."

Yao finally came to his senses and said angrily: "I don't agree! If you want to study, you can study anywhere, why do you have to go so far away!"

"It's better to get married first. Once you have a family, you will have a stable temperament, and you will be able to make more progress in your studies..."

"Don't be impatient, just listen to me slowly." County Magistrate Chen answered slowly while winking at his children. Chen Haoran and Chen Jinyu understood, resigned together, and slipped out.

After walking a long way, Chen Haoran stopped with lingering fear and wiped the sweat on his forehead with his sleeve: "It's terrible! I am still so young, why do I have to marry a wife and start a family? No, I must go to the house. Learn to hide for two years!”

Chen Jinyu stabbed her brother in the chest with a smile: "Then we have to see if dad can convince mom."

Chen Haoran snorted and gave his sister an annoyed look: "You are too unloyal. In order to escape, you pushed my brother into the fire pit."

Chen Jinyu felt a little guilty and coughed: "You are three years older than me, and you should have gotten married first. Besides, you are a man, and the important task of spreading the branches and passing on the family line depends on you. "

Chen Haoran glared over: "If you keep talking, believe it or not, I will fall out with you."

Chen Jinyu apologized and smiled and said, "Don't be upset, don't be upset. This is my fault. I'll tell you why. You're going to study in Jingzhou Prefecture. How about I give you a good set of Four Treasures of the Study?"

Chen Haoran raised his head and said unceremoniously: "You take the job and get your salary, so it's too shabby to give you the four treasures of the study. Give me two new sets of clothes."

Chen Jinyu responded readily. Chen Haoran looked at his sister, then suddenly lowered his voice and asked with a smile: "You pay most of your monthly salary to your mother, and you are so generous. Did the princess subsidize you privately?"

Of course, Chen Jinyu refused to tell the truth about such an important matter and said carelessly: "Of course not. I saved it by frugality."

Chen Haoran chuckled: "You must have lied about your salary in front of your mother!"

Chen Jinyu refused to admit it: "Don't talk nonsense, I didn't."

The two brothers and sisters were bickering and laughing, but they didn't pay much attention to their mother's troubles. Although my mother loves to cry and make trouble, in fact, it is my father who is really in charge of the family.

County Magistrate Chen has already agreed to go to the government to study. Whether Yao is willing or not, he will nod in the end.

……

Sure enough, at night, Yao changed his tune and agreed to the matter.

Chen Haoran grinned happily.

Chen Jinyu told the princess this interesting story to relieve her boredom.

Jiang Shaohua smiled clearly: "Your father must be coaxing your mother, saying that your eldest brother went to Jingzhou Mansion to study, and when he has free time, he can go to Xue Mansion to visit him. Maybe he can really catch the eyes of Governor Xue and Mrs. Xue, and take advantage of the opportunity. If you meet and get close to Miss Xue, the marriage will be settled."

Chen Jinyu was amazed: "My father did coax my mother like this! The princess is so amazing! How could she even guess this?"

Jiang Shaohua smiled: "Business and bustling, benefits come and go. Without tangible benefits, how could your mother nod."

Chen Jinyu sighed, quite ashamed of her own mother's snobbery: "My mother has always hoped that my eldest brother would marry into a good family, so that he would be helpful in the officialdom in the future. She also hoped that I would marry into a wealthy family, so that I could help my mother's family in the future."

Jiang Shaohua smiled and consoled him: "It's not harmful, there is nothing to be ashamed of. I just hope that my children will have a good marriage. If you can climb high, of course you have to climb high. Who wants to settle down?"

Chen Jinyu held it in for a while, then whispered: "Actually, my brother's marriage has been planned by my grandfather for a long time. Feng Changshi's granddaughter is fourteen this year, which is the same age as my eldest brother. They will be engaged in a year or two. Chen and Feng will be engaged. Our family is from an aristocratic family, and my grandfather and Feng Changshi are close friends, so they are a good match."

"My mother knew my grandfather's plan and was not happy about it. She deliberately carried out the Xue family girl to make my grandfather have nothing to say. It also made the Feng family stop thinking about getting married."

"My father is caught in the middle, and he is also in a dilemma. Letting my eldest brother go to the government to study for two years will delay the matter."

Jiang Shaohua's eyes flashed slightly.

In fact, from her perspective as a princess, she was more willing for Chen Haoran to climb high branches. If Chen Haoran could become Governor Xue's son-in-law, it would be a great help to the palace in the future.

The Chen and Feng families are already very close to each other. If they get married again, one will be the chief historian on the left and the other will be the chief historian on the right. One will be in charge of foreign affairs and the other will be in charge of internal affairs. If someone has a different intention, it will be troublesome to join forces to evade her as the princess.

However, it is inconvenient to express such selfish calculations.