Chapter 295 Finding a Job

Old Lady Gu said in confusion: "My dear, I heard someone say that the palace examination will not let anyone fail, but if you want to get a good ranking, you have to have someone behind you... I thought your father..."

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

"Brother Changfeng is the eldest princess's biological son. If you really can arrange it, you will not miss him!"

When Old Lady Gu heard this, she couldn't find a reason to refute it.

Niuniu said again: "My father said that the imperial examination is an exam for the court to select talents. The court is fair and strict, and no one is allowed to play tricks in this world! Nonsense, if the people in the court hear it, I don't know if I will have to make a scene to see the official!"

The girl's crisp words suddenly made people around her shudder.

Old Lady Gu quickly changed her words: "Yes, yes, my dear is right. It's not good to talk nonsense about these things! You almost got into trouble, but fortunately 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?"

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

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

Grandma Liu was the old lady who had set the trap earlier. This person would flatter Old Lady Gu no matter what, and Old Lady Gu actually liked to interact with her.

But the world is nothing compared to the dislike of her granddaughter.

Old Lady Gu's face changed instantly, and she said to Grandma Liu: "You are the one who talks the most! If anything happens later, I will blame you first!"

Old Lady Gu suddenly lost the mood to show off with them, and forced a smile to say to others: "I have something to do at home, and I will treat you to a drink when we celebrate later!"

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

Old Lady Gu had little experience, and she knew that the second son would make the final decision on major family matters, so she whispered to the second son about what had just happened.

"Second son, you know me, I have always been a big mouth and love to talk everywhere... I didn't think there was anything wrong, but Niuniu didn't like Old Lady Liu, and my heart suddenly lifted up..."

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 wrong, we stopped immediately."

"Will it affect your top 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's bound to cause trouble."

When Mrs. Gu heard this, she immediately looked regretful and pounded her chest with her hand: "It's all my fault! I'm so talkative. What should we do now? Otherwise, go and ask the princess?"

Gu Mingda said: "It's just a twist, not that my position as the top scholar will be cancelled directly. We know our own affairs. This top scholar was won by real ability, not relying on the princess. The court knows it better than anyone else. At most, there are some rumors."

Mrs. Gu was relieved immediately.

Gu Mingda took the opportunity to say: "Mother, we used to live in Qingshui Village, just an ordinary family. Now we are in the capital, and we are about to select officials. We have completely changed our family. There are some things that can't be said casually outside."

Mrs. Gu listened to the advice, and there was the previous incident. When Gu Mingda said this, the old lady nodded immediately.

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

Gu Mingda frowned slightly, not knowing what to say for a moment. When he was a juren, no one was watching the Gu family, and no one would find fault with Old Lady Gu. Now that he is going to be an official, if the old lady continues to work there, I am afraid that the old ladies of other officials will exclude their own mother.

Seeing her son's expression, Old Lady Gu felt heavy in her heart. She did not wait for her son to speak, and took the initiative to say: "Then I won't do it. Everything must be based on your future. I am an old lady, and I don't necessarily have to work for others... I will be an old lady at home in the future... Such a good life is not available to ordinary people..."

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

The old lady is old and has been busy all her life. She can't rest at all. Now that she is going to quit her job, the light in her eyes seems to have disappeared.

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

Gu Mingda was stunned when he heard it.

Old lady Gu said: "My dear, the pimps are one of the lowest classes. Without the identity cards issued by the government, they can't do this business. We don't want to be a lowly person, and we don't have identity cards. Working for Li pimps is taking advantage of loopholes. We can't start our own business."

Niu Niu said: "Grandma just wants to find something to do, not really short of money, there is no need to do the work of pimps."

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

Niu Niu continued: "Grandma can open a shop by herself..."

Old lady Gu waved her hand quickly: "My dear, I don't open a shop. What if I lose money? Will I take your parents' savings and throw it away?"

Niuniu puffed out her belly: "I have money, I will use it to open a shop for grandma!"

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

Niuniu held her face and said: "What if I do a business that does not require capital? Grandma is good at talking, and no one can compare to bargaining. Grandma's ears are also good, and she can always hear the latest excitement. Grandma could make money with her mouth before, and now she can try to make money with her ears!"

Old lady Gu shook her head and said with a smile: "Silly child, you can make a few dollars by being eloquent, but how can you make money with your ears? There is no way at all!"

Niuniu's face suddenly became bitter.

Gu Mingda said: "The ears are long, and they can play a big role at critical moments. Maybe they can make money."

Old lady Gu and Niuniu opened their eyes wide and looked at Gu Mingda with the same curious look.

Gu Mingda said, "People come and go in the capital, and mother usually hangs out in the streets. Maybe she will find something important in her gossips, and she will make a lot of money."

Old Lady Gu became excited: "Can she really make money?"