"I've memorized well, it seems that you have made some progress in your studies."

A simple word made Chen Yichen's body tremble, because from this sentence, we can see that Duke Cheng knew his past academic achievements, otherwise he would not have used the word "progress".

Has he actually followed me?

Chen Yichen subconsciously clenched his fists because of excitement. This was a kind of joy that the child recognized for his father.

Even though the consciousness has changed to another person, the emotions deep in memory still cannot be restrained, just like the mother Shen hopes that Chen Yichen will one day recognize her ancestors, the original Chen Yichen also hopes to prove herself in front of Zhu Yong!

"Mr. Xie praised it."

Chen Yichen finally just thanked me calmly and politely. Not to mention that she was no longer the original Chen Yichen. Even the maid was not qualified to be arrogant with the prince.

Chen Yichen's answer and performance were normal and appropriate, but Zhu Yong always felt something was wrong, as if the boy in front of him had changed a lot.

Is it because I have too little contact, so I don’t understand Chen Yichen’s changes?

Although Zhu Yong has never had a direct conversation with Chen Yichen in recent years, he learned about his situation through the housekeeper, such as his studies, character and so on.

However, objectively speaking, this kind of care has nothing to do with the relationship between father and son. It is purely because the family of Duke Cheng is not very prosperous. Zhu Yong only has two sons and three daughters, and he still has a son in his later years.

According to the standards of later generations, there were two sons and three daughters, which could be called "superborn guerrillas". However, in the ancient Ming Dynasty, the rate of death of young children was extremely high. Even royal children could not guarantee that they could live safely and safely until they were born and then continue to pass on the family line.

So even though he already has two sons, Zhu Yong still kept his attention to Chen Yichen, the male man in his bloodline, as the final "spare tire" plan for the family title.

However, as the two sons under her knees gradually became adults, and Chen Yichen's performance was too unbearable, Zhu Yong has not expressed much expectations for this maid in recent years. Today's scene is really a bit impressive.

"Um."

Zhu Yong nodded, did not continue to say anything to Chen Yichen, and instead looked at Li Tingxiu on the podium.

"Teacher Li, I just passed by and took a look. You can continue teaching."

The Duke of Chengguo was a military general who was granted the title of Jingnan. He was in charge of the army in the Beijing camp for many years. Relatively speaking, the military people had a strong atmosphere and did not have so many literary and politeness.

"Yes, Master."

Li Tingxiu bowed and paid tribute. He was not a flatterer, so he didn't care whether he could say a few more words to get close.

After saying this, Zhu Yong planned to turn around and leave, but when he reached the door, he stopped.

"Chen Yichen, do you want to go to the inner courtyard to enter the school?"

There is also a private school in the inner courtyard of the Duke of Chengguo Mansion. Unlike the children of the trusted subordinates who are studying in the outer courtyard, the private school in the inner courtyard can be called the real Duke of Chengguo Church. Only relatives, friends and children of the clan, as well as those who have passed the scholarship in the outer courtyard, are eligible to study.

Chen Yichen, a poor level that even a child cannot pass the exam, naturally cannot enter school with grades. So there is only another way left, that is, as the clan's children, the question from Duke Cheng Guo, contains metaphors in a sense.

Do you want to enter the genealogy?

When this question came out, all the eyes in the lecture hall were focused on Shen Yichen, and the answer seemed to be self-evident.

Even Chen Yichen himself began to feel crazy in his heart, wanting to accept it quickly. For him, this was not only an opportunity to enter the genealogy in the future, but also acknowledgement from his father.

But is this really certain? Chen Yichen for some reason, and a trace of hesitation appeared in his heart.

Seeing Chen Yichen not responding for a long time, the other students in the lecture hall were puzzled. What else can I hesitate about in this opportunity? Could it be that this kid was so happy?

"Report to my grandfather, I dared to ask, what name should I go to the inner courtyard to study."

"Chen Yichen!"

Before Zhu Yong could reply, Li Tingxiu stopped him first. Chen Yichen's words were too bold. If he contradicted Duke Cheng, his identity as a maid would not be able to protect him.

Sure enough, after hearing Chen Yichen's question, Zhu Yong's eyes changed instantly. The murderous aura brought by his years of military career made people feel chilling.

As a top noble in the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yong was definitely not the kind of reckless warrior with a simple mind. He understood the meaning of Chen Yichen's words. This kid was confirming to himself whether he would go to school as a disciple of the clan, or to be more straightforward, whether he really gave him the opportunity to publish a genealogy!

Such a straightforward expression made the previous favorable feelings of Duke Cheng Guozhu Yong dissipate a lot.

You should know that the officialdom of Ming Dynasty was popular with polite refusal. Even if the emperor asked a minister of the cabinet to come out, he had to pretend to refuse several times before he could finally be appointed.

Although Duke Cheng was a military general, he had become accustomed to this atmosphere over time in the officialdom. Not to mention that Chen Yichen's special life experience should be more implicit and tactful, and it is also in line with the image of a cowardly and useless person in the past.

As a result, Chen Yichen did not hide anything at all. He was too lazy to do even the superficial skill, and he felt that he had made his ambitions public nakedly.

After all, I am still unwilling to become an illegitimate child and want to get the status of a noble family?

"With your current grades and identity, even if you go to the inner school to study, you can naturally only use the name of the attached school."

Zhu Yong's words were also very straightforward, which was to tell Chen Yichen that asking him to go to the inner courtyard to study does not mean that he would give him the opportunity to enter the genealogy. He is still a "student" and should not have any inappropriate thoughts.

Seriously speaking, such a way of communication can no longer be described as "gift" for father and son, but it is more like a kind of "allowing alms".

After hearing Zhu Yong's answer, for some reason, a touch of mockery appeared on the corner of Chen Yichen's mouth, as if it was so natural.

To be honest, even he was very surprised after he said the question just now. He didn’t want to be a playboy, but he just asked this question too much. Isn’t this seeking death?

But the moment before asking the question, memories kept gushing out in his mind, the unwilling anger that was originally in Chen Yichen's heart appeared, and the expectant face of his mother Shen.

Others think that Chen Yichen wants to enter the genealogy, but he just wants to get the status of a noble child and the wealth that is within reach. Even Chen Yichen, who has traveled through time, wants to take the opportunity to become a playboy, and wouldn’t it be a pleasure to eat, drink and have fun?

But it was the hesitation and the emotions that emerged at this moment that Chen Yichen suddenly realized that the real reason why she wanted to enter the genealogy was not about wealth, but about winning a title for her mother so that she would no longer be criticized by others.

The same efforts that his mother, Shen, hoped to make a name for success were not for any status, but just wanted to get the recognition of Duke Cheng Zhu Yong, step into the Duke's Mansion with dignity, and no longer be looked down upon by the world!

In addition, there is also a kind of emotional expectation for the father and husband. It is just Duke Cheng’s answer, which makes Chen Yichen understand that he looks at him in a secular way like others, without any father-son family affection, so he has the mockery at the corner of his mouth.

"Thank you for your kindness, my juniors choose to continue to go to school in the outer school."
Chapter completed!