However, Chen Shuren suddenly made it clear what he was saying, and he was a little unsure. Still thinking that Chen Shuren was really unlearned and unskilled, he was indeed so slow to respond.

He adjusted his expression, roughly stroking his steel-needle beard, and laughed loudly: "My nephew noticed it. Yes, our Zheng family was also under Governor Xiong Zhao'an back then, so we are a little indignant."

Chen Shuren rolled his eyes, pretending that he had just thought of it, and lowered his voice and exclaimed: "Since you are also favored by Xiong Wencan, then according to what Mr. Gu said, you must be careful recently and be more cautious and courteous, so as not to be troubled by the court. Suspicion.

By the way, my nephew read the letter from the Imperial College inviting me to study in Nanjing a few days ago. It also invited Governor Zhu’s nephew and my nephew Zheng Sen. I wonder how you arranged your nephew’s studies. ?

I have already reported illness. If my nephew delays it any longer, the Imperial College may not look good. Alas, I originally wanted to be a classmate with Zheng Xiandi, but unfortunately I can't let go of the woman from Suzhou."

Zheng Hongkui was beaten so openly that he couldn't get down the stairs, so he gritted his teeth and said: "How is it possible? My nephew has been practicing martial arts since he was a child and is very healthy. I heard that his family has arranged for him to go north today. But southerners don't like the north. Water and soil, before going to Nanjing, I will probably stay in Suzhou for a few days to get used to it. By then, I will have to walk around a lot with my nephew."

Chen Shuren held up his hands and said, "It should be done. I can't help but think about all the talented people."

After a series of probing attempts, everyone simply spoke up and forced the Zheng family to express its stance that they would not directly and openly refuse the imperial call.

Chen Shuren also secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Unexpectedly, he turned disadvantage into advantage and took advantage of Gu Yanwu's opportunity to refute his cousin Zhang Huangyan. Instead, he made his words clear and moved the matter forward.

The follow-up arrangements fell into place. The "Feng Ming Ji" on stage had already been sung. Zheng Hongkui and Shen Shuren got into the car one after another and headed straight to the dock.

Before going out, Shen Shuren also said goodbye to Zhang Huangyan, and then met Gui Zhuang and Gu Yanwu, who were discussing with Zhang Huangyan, to get to know each other and share a few words of their own opinions.

Gu Yanwu's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he said that he would definitely ask for advice next time he had the chance.

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After getting on the bus, we arrived at the pier in a short while. The follow-up plan finally went smoothly.

As soon as Shen Shuren got out of the car, he summoned the captain of a Shen family passenger ship and handed him the letter in a grand manner, asking him to take it to Nanjing.

The captain of the Shen family also expressed embarrassment and said that during the inspection before sailing today, he just discovered that the process of applying hemp and paulownia oil during the last maintenance was not done properly. He was afraid that water would seep from the numbed area, which would delay the departure. sailing days.

Chen Shuren pretended to be angry and scolded: "Why did you make such a mistake? That's all. Fortunately, I'm not in a hurry with this letter. You should keep it first and take it to Nanjing after we set sail in two days."

Zheng Hongkui was on the side, his eyes lit up after hearing this, and he took the initiative to take care of everything: "Hey, it's not a big deal, it's just that we need a ship to send a message. We have a ship to Nanjing today, nephew, why don't you let me Let the messenger take our ship."

Shen Shuren put on a face-saving expression: "Why is this so embarrassing? Our Shen family is also a big owner of hundreds of ships. In fact, there are at least five or six large ships at Liujiagang Pier every day. Today is really unusual. Coincidentally, it happened that a large number of ships loaded with Su embroidery and set sail yesterday. In fact, there will be other ships coming back tomorrow."

Zheng Hongkui raised his hand and pressed it, and said with a kind-hearted smile: "I know, I know, my nephew, why should I worry so much? No one doesn't believe that your Shen family has many ships, it's just a letter, it takes just a little effort."

Only then did Shen Shuren return to his "self-esteem was satisfied" state: "In that case, it's time to work."

With that said, he asked the messenger to board the Zheng family's boat.

Everything that followed was naturally a matter of course. After the letter arrived on the Zheng family's boat, it was opened and read not long after, and the content was indeed Shen Tingyang's request for a long leave for Shen Shuren.

It is said that he is not in good health and will not be able to get naturalized in the Imperial College before this year's provincial examination. After missing the deadline, there will be no time to enroll in the Imperial College in the next three years, so there is no need to rush.

Of course, Zheng Hongkui and even the Zheng family in Fujian would not know all this news immediately, because they would have to wait for the Zheng family ship to arrive in Nanjing and then return to Suzhou to bring this news back. It would take a long time. a few days.

On the other side, after confirming the Shen family's cooperation, Zheng Hongkui also reported the Shen family's situation overnight, and wrote down some of his own experiences, thoughts, and rumors.

I suggest that my eldest brother Zheng Zhilong send his eldest nephew Zheng Sen to Suzhou as soon as possible, so as to show a sincere gesture of cooperating with the court and give the court some face.
Chapter completed!