frightfiction Chapter 344 Clan 6
Chapter 344 Clan 6
Wang Jinyi was secretly complaining in her heart, just passing the provincial examination brought honor to the family? Then wouldn't it be a shining star for someone like her brother to be able to get the first place in the exam? !
Thinking of the golden light shining on the gatehouse of the Wang family in Xunyang, Wang Jingyi couldn't help but laugh. In order to cover it up, she quickly took out a handkerchief and lowered her head.
For fear of being seen, I secretly looked around and found that my cousin Wang Yuwen was sitting not far away, talking quietly with the sisters beside her. Occasionally, she looked over here with a look of evasion in her eyes.
Wang Jinyi looked back curiously. She didn't see anything strange, and then she looked at her own outfit. The only strange thing was her hat and wig braids. But her brother didn't notice it even though he was so close to her. How could he be discovered from such a distance?
Just as I was full of doubts, I saw my cousin's aunt holding a tea bowl and walking towards my mother. My mother also stood up quickly. After the two of them greeted each other, my cousin's aunt smiled and said:
"I heard that Wendong passed the provincial exam this year. Congratulations. Your child has achieved academic success. You are a blessed person!"
"I heard that Wenshu passed the provincial exam. I would like to express my congratulations on his academic success."
"You're welcome. We are all from the same tribe, so let's drink together. I hope the children will be successful in their studies."
When the mother saw the aunt looking at Wang Jinyi, the child nodded slightly. Wang Jingyi stood up and said, "Jin'er thanks the aunt for letting us mother and daughter have Sister Tang's boudoir. We are very grateful for disturbing you for so long!"
Seeing the girl bowing lightly, the cousin's aunt quickly reached out and held Wang Jinyi, "We are real relatives, so many formalities seem strange, we must not do this!"
Mother smiled appropriately and started the conversation with her aunt, "Is Wendong the eldest son of your second wife?"
"Exactly!"
Wang Yuwen, who had been paying close attention to the movements here, clenched her handkerchief and listened carefully to the conversation.
"I wonder if Wendong is a relative?"
Wang Jinyi was originally worried that Aunt Tang would talk about her marriage, so she listened very carefully and observed Aunt Tang's expression.
When Wang Jingyi heard about his brother's marriage, he suddenly realized that his cousin's eldest son was Wang Yuwen's brother Wang Wenshu. He originally wanted him to be his husband, but now the matter has shifted to his brother?
The Beining Wang family has set their sights on the Xunyang Wang family. They keep targeting one after another and won't let go of anyone. Wang Jingyi was thinking about her mother and replied with a smile.
Wenzhi will not get engaged until he has achieved success in his career. I, as a mother, have done a bad job and have held him back. I hope my child will have a bright future, so I'm not in a hurry to get him engaged!
My aunt echoed:
"Wendong is well-educated and well-mannered. He is so lovable for having achieved academic success at such a young age."
At this point, even Wang Jing understood the clear meaning here, and his mother naturally understood it.
"Wendong just turned 13 this year. He is still young, so there is no rush to get engaged. But there are some good families that are willing to marry him. Let's wait and see."
When I heard that my mother actually left a message for Aunt Tang, it meant that she hoped my brother could marry... ?
Wang Jinyi looked at her mother in disbelief. For a moment, the banquet was filled with laughter, abundant food and wine, and the aroma filled the air. The courtyard was filled with peace.
On the same night, torches were lit in the newly renovated courtyard of Chen Sanlang's house, and neighbors from the entire village gathered in the courtyard, happily celebrating that Chenjia Village had its first scholar.
Since Chen Sanlang and Huo Ying spent four days rushing back to Xunnan County, they brought all the staff of the Four Brothers Woodworking Shop and rushed to Chenjia Village without stopping.
As soon as I arrived at the entrance of the village, I heard the sound of gongs and drums. It turned out to be the government runners who came to announce the good news. They were riding on tall horses and had just entered the village with the good news.
The villagers gathered together, their faces full of envy, and men, women, young and old all gathered in front of Chen Sanlang's house.
As soon as Chen Sanlang jumped off the carriage, the villagers shouted:
"Scholar!"
"congratulate."
Chen Sanlang pushed through the crowd and entered the house. He first thanked the yamen runner who brought him the good news. Just as he was about to take out the drinks he had on him, he saw Huo Ying take out a few purses and stuffed one into the hands of each yamen runner.
Chen Sanlang secretly took note of his lips and curled them slightly. Chen Sanlang's father, Chen Yimu, already had tears in her eyes and was so excited that she didn't know what to do.
Then look at the two brothers who are running back from the fields in a hurry, barefoot with muddy legs and hoes in their hands.
The family members have not yet recovered from the shock of knowing that the person who brought the good news has passed away.
The village chief patted Chen Yimu on the shoulder and said, "Yimu, you have worked hard and finally got your reward. Now that Sanlang has passed the imperial examination, our Chenjia Village can be considered a village with scholars."
Seeing that Brother Fu was dumbfounded, Chen Sanlang didn't know how to answer him, so he stepped forward and said, "Thank you, neighbors and village chief, for your care for so long..."
When Huo Ying saw that Chen Sanlang was struggling to speak, he pushed him aside and bowed to the village chief, saying, "My brother passed the imperial examination and must thank everyone. I need to set up a few tables and ask the village chief to notify everyone in the group to come to the yard for a drink in the evening."
The village chief didn't know who welcomed him, so he asked who he was. "Huo Ying once again bowed his hands. Sanlang is my brother. I opened a wood shop in the county, called Four Brothers Wood Shop. These are my friends in the wood shop. Today everyone is here to help Sanlang to have fun."
Huo Ying shouted loudly to the villagers gathered outside the door: "I hope all the neighbors will come and enjoy our visit."
Huo Ying was busy greeting the guests who came to congratulate him, and the small courtyard was filled with laughter.
Chen Sanlang's heart was filled with gratitude. He stood beside Huo Ying and saluted the visitor repeatedly.
There is one person that Chen Sanlang has never forgotten in his heart, and that is Mr. Xu, the old scholar, who has been silently helping him for so long. He never had the chance to express his gratitude before, but today he finally has a chance.
At this time, in the Wang family of Xunyang, it was quiet. The lights in the study room in front were bright, and even Wang Shuyan, a young talent who came back to participate in the provincial examination, began to study at night.
Grandfather Wang Minzhang held a lantern and inspected each study room, nodding with satisfaction.
He turned around and slowly walked back to the backyard.
Grandfather was drinking tea after dinner. When he saw Grandfather coming back, he poured a cup of tea himself and pushed it to Grandfather, "What's wrong? Is there anything?"
"The second son will go to the capital for the spring exam this year. Is the house in the capital ready? We should send someone to prepare it first."
"If you buy the house and give me the title deed, I will send someone over. It was Jin'er who drew the blueprints, and she also said that Fuling under her is a professional.
The house is being cleaned up, and the people have been gone for a while. I really don’t know how the house is being cleaned up, but since it’s so far away, I have to send someone to check it out first.”
"Don't say that my sister is still thinking ahead, otherwise we don't have anyone available. But this time, I'm afraid that the person we send to the capital city as a housekeeper won't be just an ordinary person. We have to choose someone who is cautious."
"What do you think of the style under Jin'er's hand?"
"Which"
"It's the orphan that Shu Yan rescued, who came to see Wang Jin."