After Xiao Fubao's life was stolen, he became the favorite of everyone in the capital

Chapter 295 Looking for a Job

Old Lady Gu said doubtfully, "My dear, I heard from others before that no one can be rejected in the palace examination, but if you want to get a good ranking, you need someone behind you... I thought your father..."

Niuniu didn't know where Grandma Gu heard this from, but the little girl said seriously: "Grandma, the ranking of the exam is also based on real ability! If you have a good relationship with the eldest princess, you can get a good ranking, then why doesn't the eldest princess let Brother Changfeng take the exam!"

"Brother Changfeng is the eldest princess' biological son. If we really want to make arrangements, we will definitely not miss him!"

When Mrs. Gu heard this, she couldn't find any reason to refute.

Niu Niu added, "My father said that the imperial examination is an exam for the imperial court to select talents. The imperial court is fair and strict and does not allow anyone to play tricks in this world! Nonsense, if the people in the imperial court hear it, I don't know if they will make a scene to see the official!"

The little girl's crisp words suddenly startled everyone around her.

Old Mrs. Gu quickly changed her words: "Yes, yes, my dear is right. It's not right to talk nonsense about these things! You almost got into a big disaster, but luckily my dear saved you!"

Hearing what Old Lady Gu said, the old lady who had set the trap earlier laughed dryly and said, "Look at what you said, it's not that serious. Who would pay attention to the nonsense of a group of old ladies?"

Niu Niu tugged at the corner of her grandmother's clothes.

Old Mrs. Gu lowered her head, and Niuniu leaned close to her ear and said, "Grandma, I don't like Grandma Liu..."

Grandma Liu is the old lady who set the trap earlier. This person always flatters Grandma Gu no matter what, and Grandma Gu actually likes to interact with her.

But nothing in the world can compare to my granddaughter’s dislike.

Mrs. Gu's expression changed instantly, and she said to Grandma Liu, "You are the one with the biggest mouth! If anything happens later, I will blame you first!"

Mrs. Gu suddenly lost the mood to show off to them. She forced a smile and said to the others, "I have something else to do at home. I'll treat you to a drink when we celebrate later!"

After saying this, Grandma Gu took her granddaughter's hand and returned to the yard.

Although Mrs. Gu was not very knowledgeable, she knew that her second son was the one who made the final decisions on important family matters. She whispered what had just happened to her second son again.

"Second brother, you know me. I've always been a big talker and I love to gossip everywhere... I didn't think there was anything wrong, but Niuniu didn't like Old Lady Liu, so I suddenly felt worried..."

Gu Mingda looked at his mother's panic, patted the old lady's shoulder soothingly, and said, "Mom, you did the right thing. When you noticed something was wrong, we stopped immediately."

"Will it affect your chance of becoming the number one scholar?" The old lady was very concerned about this matter.

Gu Mingda said: "It shouldn't have a big impact, but if someone with ulterior motives hears it, it will inevitably cause trouble."

When Mrs. Gu heard this, she immediately regretted it and pounded her chest with her hand: "It's all my fault! It's my fault for being so talkative. What should we do now? How about asking the princess for help?"

Gu Mingda said, "It's just that there were some twists and turns, but it didn't mean my title of No. 1 was cancelled. We are family members and we know our own business. This No. 1 was won by real ability, not relying on the eldest princess. The court knows it better than anyone else. At most, there are just some rumors."

Old Mrs. Gu immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

Gu Mingda took the opportunity to say, "Mother, we used to live in Qingshui Village and were just an ordinary family. Now that we are in the capital, we are about to hold an election for officials. We need to completely change our family status. There are some things that we cannot say casually outside." Old Mrs. Gu was reluctant to listen to the advice, and with the previous incident in mind, she nodded immediately after Gu Mingda said this.

"Second brother, I will listen to you. I will never mention you outside again..." Old Mrs. Gu asked about her work at Li Yaren again: "Can I continue to work for Li Yaren?"

Gu Mingda frowned slightly, not knowing what to say for a moment. When he was a juren, few people kept an eye on the Gu family, and no one would find fault with Old Lady Gu. Now that he was going to be an official, if the old lady continued to work there, he was afraid that the old ladies of other officials' families would exclude his own mother.

Seeing her son's expression, Mrs. Gu felt heavy in her heart. Without waiting for her son to speak, she took the initiative to say, "Then I won't do it anymore. Your future must be the most important thing for everything. As an old lady, I don't have to work for others... I will be a lady at home in the future... Such a good life is not available to most people..."

Looking at his mother's depressed look, Gu Mingda naturally understood that his mother was reluctant to give up this job.

The old man is old and has been busy all his life. He never has time to rest. Now that he is going to quit his job, the light in his eyes seems to have disappeared.

"Why does grandma have to do work for others?" Niu Niu suddenly said.

Gu Mingda was stunned when he heard this.

Old Lady Gu said, "My dear, pimps are one of the lowest classes. Without the official licenses, they can't do this business. We don't want to be a slave, and we don't have licenses. Working for Li's pimps is like taking advantage of the situation. We can't start our own business."

Niu Niu said: "Grandma just wants to find something to do, she's not really short of money, there's no need for her to do a dentist's job."

Old Mrs. Gu thought that if there was no money to drive her, she would not be willing to work for free.

Niuniu continued, "Grandma can open her own shop..."

Old Mrs. Gu waved her hands quickly: "My dear, I don't want to open a store. What if I lose money? Are you going to waste your parents' savings?"

Niuniu puffed out her belly and said, "I have money. I will use my money to open a shop for grandma!"

Old Mrs. Gu was touched, but still shook her head: "My little ancestor, you dare to give it to me, but I dare not ask for it!"

Niuniu held up her face and said, "What if we do a business that doesn't require capital? Grandma is a good talker and can bargain like no one else. Grandma's ears are also great and she can always hear the latest news. Before, grandma could make money with her mouth, now she can try to make money with her ears!"

Old Mrs. Gu shook her head and said with a smile, "Silly child, you can make some money by being good at talking, but you have long ears. How can you make money like this? There is no way at all!"

Niu Niu's face suddenly turned bitter.

Gu Mingda said, "Having long ears can play a big role at critical moments, and maybe you can make money from it."

Old Mrs. Gu and Niu Niu opened their eyes wide and looked at Gu Mingda with the same curious expression.

Gu Mingda said, "People come and go in the capital, and my mother often mingle in the market. Maybe she will find something important in her gossips, and she will make a lot of money."

Old Mrs. Gu became excited: "Can it really make money?"