"There are also many books in the collection of Scholar Sima, but they are only a thousand volumes. I usually borrow them from him to read, but it seems that the collection of books in the prime minister's house has thousands of volumes."

Zhang Cheng said: "Almost more than three thousand volumes."

"But my grandfather's house has a large collection of books. Some of them were brought to Zhang's house as dowry. If you like books, I will take you to my grandfather's house to read them."

Guo Xuan nodded after hearing this, and then asked: "Is that the residence of Mr. Wu? I don't know what kind of gift I should prepare. I can't come empty-handed."

Zhang Cheng smiled and said: "No, no, my grandfather also likes scholars. He will be happy when he sees you."

Guo Xuan felt uneasy after hearing this, so he met Zhang Yue, and then met Wu Chong.

Guo Xuan still declined and said: "I think this book from the Prime Minister's Office is enough. If you want too much, you will lose."

Zhang Cheng said: "What you said reminds me of the time when my father and your father worked together as bookkeepers when they were young. He wanted to read books but had no money, so he would memorize the books and then return them. He often told me this

Reading is not easy.”

"But he rarely buys books on weekdays, for fear of being reluctant to spend the money. My mother often buys books from the bookstore near the Daxiangguo Temple. So most of the books in the Prime Minister's Mansion are bought by my mother."

Guo Xuandao: "I have heard that the Prime Minister's wife is not only well-educated and sensible, but also a woman like a woman. She has kept the Prime Minister's residence in order for so many years."

Zhang Cheng smiled and said, "You should tell my mother what you said. She is usually very strict with me. Now that my brother has gone to Shaanxi to supervise the army, she will take charge of all my big and small affairs."

"This worries me to death. If you hadn't come here, I don't know how much homework I would have to do."

"Therefore, I ask you to stay with me for a few more days. Even if you go to Taixue, you will often come to see me. Only in this way can I have leisure."

Guo Xuan thought to himself, how could I, a member of a poor family, have frequent contacts with the prime minister's office? But seeing Zhang Cheng's enthusiasm, he didn't know what to say.

Guo Xuandao: "Brother Cheng, you are so kind. I always thought that as a young master of the Prime Minister's Palace, you must be aloof."

"But you are not alienated from me at all and treat me as a family member."

Zhang Cheng smiled and said, "Hey, what's going on in the Yamen of the Prime Minister's Mansion? I can't study well, and I don't want to work hard, so I often make my mother unhappy."

"Dad often said that I have a good temper, and even though I cannot study well, I can still be with him forever. But my mother said that I am like my elder brother, even if I won the second place in the exam, I would at least be a Jinshi. Alas, it was in vain that Your Majesty gave me a Jinshi background.

"

"But I know my own abilities. If I don't know the joints, I'm afraid I won't be able to pass the Jinshi exam. But if you don't pass the exam, you won't pass the exam. Dad is right, there must be someone in the family who fulfills their filial piety to my parents. I've thought about it for a long time.

.But you have met the right person in the Prime Minister's Office. Fortunately, you met me. If you are as arrogant as my brother, you may not be so easy to talk to. He is the real Yameni."

After hearing what Zhang Cheng said, Guo Xuan couldn't help laughing.

Guo Xuan whispered: "Brother Cheng, we hit it off right away, but I have something to say to you, so don't be offended."

"After all, this is the first time you and I have met. Although we feel like old friends at first sight, don't tell me so much about your innermost feelings, especially about family matters."

Zhang Cheng didn't feel annoyed at all after hearing this and said, "Hearing what you say makes me even more willing to make friends with you."

"Did you know? Dad told me that Senior Brother Guo is also your father. When it comes to his character, it can be said to be rare."

"His descendants must be strict teachers and gentlemen. Dad is better at judging people than I am, so he must be right to ask me to learn more from you, otherwise he would not allow me to put down my studies. Don't worry, I will divide the people.

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While the two were talking, they suddenly heard that there were guests outside.
Chapter completed!