After the birth of a woman, the whole family depends on me to bring honor to the family
Chapter 22 Preparing for the Imperial Examination
Looking at the pile of books on the chopping board, Song Jushu sat on the chair. She had never neglected her studies in the past few decades.
She just had no money and didn't want to burden her family, so after passing the imperial examination, she came out to find money to supplement her income and didn't take the exam again. She understood very well that not only was her family poor, but Xiaofu was also pregnant at the time.
She was a rational woman who knew what was good for herself. Xiaofu's health deteriorated after giving birth to the child, so she had no choice but to work hard to find money to heal him.
Fortunately, her efforts paid off. Although her career was cut short, Xiaofu recovered. Apart from feeling a little sad, she did not feel any regrets.
Everything is different now. There is a turning point. She saw with her own eyes the Ziwei Star descend into Ma Taozhi's belly.
So she paid special attention to this pregnancy, spent money to let Ma Taozhi take good care of the fetus, and asked him to pay attention to her all the time. In her heart, she was not satisfied with Ma Taozhi as her son-in-law.
Her heart was as clear as a mirror. If someone plotted against her, she would definitely retaliate. However, her daughter had chosen him.
There was no choice but to swallow her anger and accept it.
But now that he has made a contribution, Song Jushu has started to treat him better. She was also very happy when her eldest daughter was born. But who would have thought that he was such a reckless man.
I was holding my breath, and it has only just now let go.
In order to pave the way for Yu Jie'er, she prepared to take the imperial examination three years later and pass the exam. She would be only 53 years old at that time, but it would be difficult to move up.
The younger she is, the more attention the country will pay to her. Juren is her only upper limit, so she never neglected her studies and was always preparing.
On the way home, Song Yi saw Song Jiaojiao. She had gone to town with her grandfather. Song Yi felt relieved that he didn't see her.
"Brother Jiaojiao! Let me tell you, this job is not tiring. It's just washing clothes for these women every day. It's about one copper coin a day, which means more than thirty a month. Just do your job well."
"I understand, sir."
After watching his grandfather leave, he suppressed his nausea, squatted down and started washing clothes.
This is the farm of a small escort agency in the town. These clothes belong to the delivery girls. Not only are they smelly, but they are also extremely dirty.
He didn't know when this kind of life would end, but thinking of his father at home and a sister who would depend on him in the future, he gritted his teeth and started washing.
After his grandfather returned home, his father took out some grains and cooked a meal. There was also some minced meat in the meal, and the three of them ate it with great relish.
"Dad, how's it going? Has Jiaojiao found something to do?"
"I found it. Let him sit down first. When he is cooked, I will let him quietly bring some food back from the escort agency. Look, my precious granddaughter has become thin from hunger."
"Yeah! Dad is right. Jiaojiao helped them with their work, so it's only right for her to bring something back."
"It should, it should."
The girl also felt that her father and grandfather were right.
When he got home, he found the door was open and there was no one there, and Song Yi felt nervous.
She quickly ran into the house, and only breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Song Xin and Song Yu sleeping, then she went to lock the gate.
"Sister Yi, you're back?"
"Ok!"
Ma Taozhi didn't see that she was nervous, so she asked.
"Have you got a meal yet?"
"not yet."
"There's food in the kitchen. Brother Jing has put it in the pot for you. It's warming up. Go and eat!"
"Ok!"
Seeing that he was standing there without moving, Ma Taozhi spoke again.
"what happened?"
Song Yi thought about it and said carefully.
"Dad, from now on, when I'm not at home, lock the door and don't open it to strangers."
Ma Taozhi was stunned, then nodded cautiously.
"Dad knows. I will lock the door next time."
"Ok!"
At this moment, Song Yi left to go to the kitchen to eat.
Pan Xiaofu took Jing'er to the mountain to collect firewood. Firewood is needed for cooking at home, so they have to collect firewood.
"Song Jing, here... come here, there's plenty of firewood."
Looking at the man waving from a distance, Song Jing immediately recognized him as her close friend Song Yue.
"Why are you here collecting firewood today? Where's your elder sister?"
Song Yuedong thought about this and that and wanted to see if Song Yi had come.
"Don't look at it. My sister went to town this morning to deliver vegetables to my mother and Younai."
Song Yue blushed slightly and said shyly.
"Whoever saw her was just curious about why she didn't come today. I wasn't thinking about her."
Song Jing had a smile on his face. He saw the whole thing but didn't say anything. He bent down to pick up the firewood, and with his sharp eyes he spotted the mushrooms.
"Yue'er, come on, mushrooms are growing, come pick them up."
Seeing that he had found so many mushrooms, Song Yue picked them up without hesitation. These big and fragrant mushrooms could be sold for a lot of money in town!
It would be better to sell it to restaurants, where the price can be increased. Thinking that she would have more money, Song Yue worked even harder in picking mushrooms.
Song Jing only picked up some to eat, he didn't pick them up to sell, and gave the rest to Song Yue.
"Brother Jing, you are so kind to leave so much for me."
"Just pick up some food from my house, and take the rest to the restaurant to see if you can sell it for a high price."
"Okay, I'll call my dad and sister over later, and I'll bring you some meat buns when I get back from town."
"to make."
Song Jing didn't hesitate and agreed immediately.
Pan Xiaofu saw everything, but what he cared about most was Song Yi's marriage.
He thinks Song Yue is a good boy, hardworking and sensible. However, he cannot make decisions, and all the important matters in the family have to be decided by their grandmother.
He sighed, thinking that Song Yue and his sister Yi were not destined to be together.
It was not until noon that a few people came out of the mountain. It was cooler in the mountain and there were many big trees blocking the sunlight. However, they were not so lucky on the way back.
Without the leaves to block the sun, Song Jing and Pan Xiaofu felt dizzy and their skin was burning with pain.
What's more, I have to carry firewood on my back, which is simply fatal!
"Master, I'll carry it, and bring Jing'er's firewood as well."
Song Yi came out to look for them. Looking at those two little and weak kids, she felt heartbroken.
The two men were panting while carrying the child, but when it was Song Yi's turn, it was so relaxing that Song Yi even walked while waiting for them.
"Jing'er, Master, next time I come back to collect firewood, I'll carry it and you pick it up."
"Okay, we'll wait for Sister Yi to come collect firewood together next time."
Song Jing felt warm in his heart when he saw his elder sister's expression full of love for him and his grandfather. He also wanted to make good money in the future.
The family might be even more short of money in the future, and my sister will become a money-eater.
Song Lan saw several people passing by in the field, but no one paid attention to her. However, she did not say hello. Her father's illness was gradually getting better, and this time she owed Song Yi's family a huge favor.
Besides, her family really couldn't afford the money for the ginseng, so Aunt Zhining bought some for her because she saw that her father was really unhappy.
Although he didn't say how much money it was, this huge favor is something I can never repay in my lifetime.
Her mother was right, she was indeed not worthy of a man as good as Jing'er.
Song Jing saw her, but in order to avoid unnecessary trouble in the future he didn't say hello, but Song Yi really didn't see it.
Both of them were quietly drifting away from each other in their hearts. Perhaps it was best to nip a fruitless relationship in the bud while it was still in its infancy.
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