Chapter 135 Everyone’s Attention
Deng Qianqiu showed a look of relief, and couldn't help but patted Shen Zhiye on the shoulder, saying: "I have no other request, but I hope you can have a promising future. If you have a promising future, I will have no regrets in this world."

These words absolutely came from Deng Qianqiu's heart. Right now, the person in the world who most hopes that Shen Zhiye can succeed is Deng Qianqiu.

Of course, Your Majesty, Zhu Gang and the other two can also be counted.

Shen Zhiye was actually somewhat moved: "Students dare not disappoint their teachers."

Deng Qianqiu said with a pleasant face: "Are you still thinking about your family now? Otherwise, why don't you go home and see your grandfather and parents?"

Shen Zhiye was silent for a moment, then he thought for a while and said, "I used to miss you very much, every day, but gradually, I stopped thinking about you that much..."

Deng Qianqiu said with emotion: "It's really not easy. This is a person who can really do great things. Even your teacher is not as good as you. Well, now is not the time to worry about your parents. You should work hard and make a name for yourself in the future."

Shen Zhiye nodded. He really wanted to study now and wanted to put everything into studying. Mainly, he felt that life was too hard here. Although he could eat and wear warm clothes, he had no worries about food and clothing, but the three senior brothers put a lot of pressure on him. It was really miserable to be trapped in one place day and night.

Gradually, he began to find joy in suffering and suddenly began to enjoy the joy of learning. He began to feel happy that he had understood the book, and began to feel satisfied with the article he had worked so hard to write.

There is a natural reward mechanism in the human body, and Shen Zhiye has already felt the sweetness of this.

Moreover, his mentor instilled in him the idea of ​​​​standing out in life every day. Over time, his temperament has changed greatly and he has become a completely new person.

The only drawback is that even Deng Qianqiu doesn’t know whether this renewal is a good thing or a bad thing.

"This Shen Zhiye was a prodigal son in the past, with a bad reputation. Even if the situation gets worse, it shouldn't be that bad. I'm doing a good deed. At least he won't squander the Shen family's fortune. The Shen family should thank me."

Deng Qianqiu thought so in his heart.

In fact, these days, the Shen family has been asking about Shen Zhiye's situation.

At first, he spent 20,000 taels of silver to get in touch with the prince. For the head of the Shen family, this was a good thing that he could not find even with a lantern. He keenly felt that the money was worth spending. The Shen family was rich and powerful, so they could still afford this little money. However, what they got in return was what the Shen family lacked the most.

This grandson is useless. He has been spoiled by his parents. When they sent him away, they certainly didn't expect him to become anything great. But if he could have even the slightest relationship with the princes, then if something really happens in the future, at least the people in the government would be wary.

This is like spending 20,000 taels of silver to buy a red-lettered iron certificate. It's not a loss.

But gradually, Shen Sen felt more and more that something was wrong.

How come there is no news at all after sending it there?

His daughter-in-law Zhou saw that her son had disappeared and there was no news. At first, she was fine, but after a long time, she asked someone to inquire. However, she didn't know that the Qianhu Office was like the Hall of Yama, and everyone was inexplicably taboo about Shen Sen's situation.

As a result, Zhou was frightened. On the one hand, she missed her son, and on the other hand, she was worried that something might have happened, so she came to Shen Sen every few days and cried.

Shen Sen hadn't had a good night's sleep for many days. While missing his grandson, he also felt that things were becoming more and more unusual.

So he spent money everywhere to try to get information, but all his money was spent and there was no response.

At this time, Shen Sen had already begun to panic. This was his eldest grandson, who would inherit the family business in the future.

At this time, Chen Jie, the magistrate of Yingtian Prefecture, came to visit.

Chen Tui Guan worked in the government office of Yingtian Prefecture. He was an assistant official, below the prefect and the chancellor. The Shen family did a lot of work to curry favor with him.

"Brother Shen, you are in trouble." As soon as Chen Jie opened his mouth, Shen Sen's face suddenly changed.

He quickly invited Chen Jie to take a seat and said, "This... please enlighten me."

Chen Tuiguan took a sip of tea and said, "There is news about your grandson."

Shen Sen couldn't help but feel delighted, and asked frantically: "Now...is he okay?"

Chen Jie shook his head and said, "The root of the trouble lies here. You know about the Yingtian Prefecture Examination. Your grandson actually signed up and took the exam. At first, I didn't pay much attention to it, thinking that he was just a person with the same name. But today, as an examiner in the examination room, I was responsible for maintaining order in the examination room, and I actually saw him. I have seen this child before. Although he has grown up now, I can still vaguely recognize his appearance..."

"My grandson is going to the college entrance examination..." Shen Sen just thought it was ridiculous. He knew his grandson's abilities best, but he couldn't even recognize all the characters. He hired countless teachers at the beginning, and all of them were almost pissed off to death.

Chen Jie's face became serious: "The root of the problem is not here. You know it yourself. Your grandson is studying with the captain Deng Qianqiu, right?"

"Yes Yes."

Chen Jie continued, "But did you know that not long ago, he said a lot of unorthodox things?" Shen Sen's face changed. Since ancient times, people have attached great importance to etiquette. If a person is judged as unorthodox, it is nothing less than social death.

"I...I haven't heard of it..."

Chen Jie said, "Your grandson has become his disciple. I won't talk about Deng Qianqiu's heresy, but what do others think of your grandson? There are many sensible and upright officials in the court who are calling for the restoration of discipline and ethics. For example, Right Prime Minister Wang Gong, Chief Censor Liu Gong, and other important officials are even more numerous."

"Deng Qianqiu is a man who has won the favor of the emperor. That's fine, but let me ask you, what does your grandson think? If Deng Qianqiu can't be dealt with, how can all the upright officials in the court who have been taught by the emperor stand by and watch?"

Shen Sen didn't expect that there were so many tricks here, so he said: "All the officials in the court are people of high moral character, they should not bother with my grandson."

"It shouldn't have happened." Chen Jie said, "The problem is that this kid actually went to take the imperial examination. What kind of place is this imperial examination? Is it for random people, especially those who are heretical? Although someone did recommend him, according to the rules, he can take the exam, but he did this, which shows that he doesn't take the imperial examination seriously. You have to understand that your majesty recruits scholars to discover talents. But the officials in the court recruit scholars to promote the orthodox teachings and continue the incense of the saints. Of course your grandson will not pass the exam. After learning this heretical thing, it would be a miracle if he could pass the exam. But by doing this, he is actually using Deng Qianqiu as a gun, which is an insult to the saint."

After hearing this, Shen Sen's face turned grim.

Of course he knew the power of the saint's disciples! Because although the Shen family was rich and powerful, he could not afford to offend even the lowest-ranking ministers in the court.

At this moment, Shen Sen was a little panicked and said, "This... this... what should I do..."

Chen Jie looked at Shen Sen coldly. Normally, Shen Sen was a very calm person, but he seemed to be panicking because his grandson was involved.

So Chen Jie lowered his head and drank his tea without saying anything.

Shen Sen quickly winked at the housekeeper outside, and soon the housekeeper came back with a bundle.

The housekeeper pretended to be nonchalant and placed the bag on the coffee table next to Chen Jie.

Chen Jiecai said slowly: "Drop out of school, quickly! Not only that, it's best to cut ties with Deng Qianqiu quickly, saying that your grandson can't learn anything..."

"This... doesn't this mean we have offended Captain Deng again?"

Chen Jie smiled: "Even if Deng Qianqiu is extremely powerful, he is only a thousand households. Even though this saint has long passed away, his disciples are all over the world. You can think about which is more important. You should know that my Ming Dynasty inherited the Song Dynasty system. What methods did those gentlemen who came from the imperial examinations in the Song Dynasty use? Your ancestors have been engaged in business for generations and are knowledgeable. You should know it clearly."

Shen Sen's face turned pale with fright.

"But this silly boy has already taken the exam."

Chen Jie waved his hand and said, "It's okay. I've heard about your grandson's personality. He will definitely fail the exam. Have you ever heard that a heretic can pass the exam? Besides, the chief examiner of this exam is the famous Song Lian. You can tell the quality of Mr. Song's essays at a glance. You should find a way out for yourself. Don't delay your grandson..."

Shen Sen stood there in a daze, his mind going blank.

Unexpectedly, he spent 20,000 taels of silver and still brought disaster upon himself.

...

The whole court was busy with the examinations in the two capitals and thirteen provinces. Moreover, since it was for the imperial court to select talents, no one dared to take it lightly.

Moreover, many ministers' descendants have also started to take the exam, which is a major matter related to their future. Therefore, almost everyone is paying close attention to it. Especially in Yingtian Prefecture, many nobles and civil officials' children are involved, not to mention.

The examiner chosen by the Secretariat was Song Lian, which was beyond reproach.

Song Lian is a world-renowned Confucian scholar and the most authentic disciple of the sage. He has always been respected by people all over the world.

All the reports were sent to Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zhu Yuanzhang attached great importance to the reports from the Yiluansi, so at today's morning court meeting, the ministers from the Secretariat, the Censorate, the Hanlin Academy and the six ministries discussed the matter.

Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly said: "I heard..."

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes fell on the right prime minister Wang Guangyang, and then said: "Mr. Wang's grandson will also take the college entrance examination this time. He finished the exam yesterday. How did your grandson do?"

Wang Guangyang smiled and said, "Your Majesty, I am really ashamed. My grandson is not very capable. However, as he grows older, he is fortunately appreciated by several famous teachers, who have taught him some classics. He is very confident and says he is quite sure, but I think he is a little frivolous. This kid does not know his own limitations."

After hearing this, all the officials laughed. Although Lord Wang was always saying that his grandson was not good, in fact, he was always bragging about his grandson.

After hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes flashed with a hint of ulterior motives.

(End of this chapter)