Butler Zhang emphasized the word "study" heavily, and upon hearing it, Gu Shuisheng could almost confirm that the person who frequently borrowed books was Chancellor Zhang.
He carried a hint of concern, pondered for a mont, and said respectfully, "I trouble Butler Zhang to lead the way!"
From the mont he decided to read, he could no longer hide it.
So be it, he was rely soone who could read.
Guided by Butler Zhang, Gu Shuisheng entered Chancellor Zhang’s study.
Chancellor Zhang’s study was unique; the walls were divided into compartnts, all of which were now opened by Chancellor Zhang, revealing the books stored within.
Three floors in total, filled with all kinds of books, which startled Gu Shuisheng.
He had never seen such an extensive collection before.
Chancellor Zhang erged from behind a screen, smiling faintly, and said, "Shuisheng, I heard you enjoy reading?"
Gu Shuisheng was montarily taken aback, nodded slightly, and then saluted, saying, "In response to Chancellor Zhang, Shuisheng indeed has this hobby."
"Hahaha..." Chancellor Zhang laughed heartily, saying, "Loving to read is good. In books, one can find houses of gold, in books, one can find beauties like jade. Coincidentally, the Zhang Family is a renowned literary family in Beijing. In this city, if the Zhang Family dares to claim the second place, no one would dare claim first. It seems Gu brother bringing Shuisheng to my Zhang Family is also a matter of fate. Shuisheng, from now on, for the sake of this rare fate, I have decided to let you browse the books here freely, just like my own children."
Gu Shuisheng was overjoyed and quickly said, "Then I thank Chancellor Zhang!"
He was delighted to see the books, yet thinking that Chancellor Zhang might exploit his father for so unsavory purposes gave him a sense of guilt.
Books obtained through such ans, what could he say?
He rely felt that the person whom Chancellor Zhang sched against was unfortunate.
As Gu Shuisheng earnestly browsed through the multitude of books, Chancellor Zhang, holding a book, sat leisurely by the side, humming the current season’s popular tunes and sipping tea intermittently.
Seemingly indifferent, he would intentionally or unintentionally glance at the books Gu Shuisheng switched, noting what he was reading.
The books he chose to read left him sowhat surprised.
With his experienced gaze, he could even participate in today’s imperial examination.
Chancellor Zhang sat up straight, put down the teacup, and said, "Shuisheng, can you write essays?"
No matter how well one can read, if they can’t write essays, or write poorly, it is of no use. This is the flaw of the imperial examination. Chancellor Zhang knew well that a person’s talent isn’t necessarily reflected in how well they write essays.
Gu Shuisheng turned to look at Chancellor Zhang, sowhat surprised.
After a mont, he nodded and said, "I can write a little!"
In truth, he wrote essays very well, and had it not been for an incident, he should have participated in the last imperial examination.
But who could predict the affairs of the world? Reality was as it was, and no past glory could change the fact that he had beco a beggar now.
Chancellor Zhang, lost in thought, suddenly had a bold idea.
He stood up and approached Gu Shuisheng, stroking his beard as he observed him up and down.
He stood erect, as straight as a pine. Even when facing him, there wasn’t a trace of fear in his eyes, unlike the usual hunched posture of ordinary beggars.
Such cultivation was not just about extensive reading but also linked to the environnt he grew up in.
He wasn’t a born beggar, nor should he have beco one.
Who exactly was this beggar rescued by Gu Wu?
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