Aunt Zhao's happy life

On the ninth day of February, the capital was already warm and warm. Both Jia Huan and Jia Lan were writing hard in the examination room. Jia Zheng had been pacing back and forth at home since early in the morning, and could not calm down until night.

Aunt Zhao smiled and said, "Why are you in a hurry? This is the first round. There are two more rounds on the [-]th and [-]th. You should be anxious! Besides, Huan'er and Lan'er are already Juren, even if they don't If you pass the exam, it is enough to honor your ancestors! They are young, and they will have more opportunities in the future!"

Having said that, Jia Zheng couldn't let go of his mind. For several days in a row, he didn't care about eating and drinking, and was sweating for no reason.On the other side, Li Wan burned incense and worshiped Buddha every day. He was so devout that he never slept peacefully.

On the evening of February [-]th, when Jia Huan and Jia Lan went home separately, Jia Zheng grabbed Jia Huan and asked, "How did you do in the exam this time?" , I don’t know why, but I seem to be exhausted, and my writing is sluggish.” Jia Zheng said: “You can take part in the examination, which has already impressed me. It’s okay, and I can try it in the future. How is Lan’er?”

Jia Huan said: "Today we will go at two ends. He said that he will not come to our place today, but go to see his mother first. Seeing how eager he is, he must have done well in the exam. He said he plans to sleep for three days and three nights!" "

Jia Zhengdao: "I know that Lan'er is a good seedling, but in the general examination, you can't get one out of a hundred. All the candidates who take the examination are top talents from various provinces. It's good for him to try his best, and he can't expect too much."

The weather is getting warmer day by day, the chill is receding day by day, everything is so bright and vivid, it seems to be pregnant with hope.

On this day, Jia Zheng and Jia Huan were making tea and drinking each other in the small courtyard, when they suddenly heard the sound of suona and gongs and drums outside getting closer and closer, which was much more complicated than ordinary marriages.Jia Zhengnahan: "Who in the countryside has such ostentation?" Looking at the door, three majestic men are riding tall horses, holding colorful flags in their hands, followed by a group of musicians playing Chuicuidada, which is very lively.Even the three horses were dressed in red and colorful, walking like flying.The people along the road cheered, as if they were coming towards Jia's house!

Jia Zheng hurriedly shouted, "Huan'er! Huan'er!"

The men had arrived at the door in an instant, and the sound of firecrackers rang out at the same time, crackling for a long time.Jia Zheng hurriedly greeted him, and several people got off their horses and said in unison: "Congratulations to the tributes of Jialan High School! Congratulations to the tributes of Jialan High School!"

Jia Zheng hurriedly said: "Jia Lan is my grandson. He lives with his mother. If he is not here, I will invite him right away!"

But the three said: "No need, let's go to his place, don't dare to bother him! I also ask Mr. Jia to help us lead the way!"

So Jia Zheng took two servants and led the announcer to look for Jia Lan.

Jia Lan was having lunch with her mother, some pickled radish and white porridge.Seeing so many good news pouring in at once, both of them were stunned.

Hearing two more high-pitched "Congratulations to Jialan High School Gongshi! Congratulations to Jialan High School Gongshi!", Li Wan almost fell to the ground, Jia Lan stood up dumbly, almost thinking it was a dream, he received the good news, turned around Kneeling in front of his mother, he kowtowed three times.

At this time, someone had already taken the poster and hung it up, and one of the announcers smiled and said, "Master Jia, congratulations! Can we have some wedding wine?"

Poor Li Wan's mother and son's house is empty, where did they get the wine!A little savings is also saved hard for Jia Lan to study, and he is reluctant to waste a cent.

Jia Zheng hurriedly said, "Please sit down for a while, and I'll go buy wine!" He rode on the horse and went to Aunt Zhao to ask for money to buy wine, and distributed the money to everyone who announced the good news.At this time, Jia Lian, who was well-informed, also rushed over. He was so happy that he immediately set up a banquet and invited those who announced the good news and the folks who came to watch the fun to be happy.The neighbors were also busy moving tables and chairs to help. Li Wan had tears in her eyes all the time. She had waited too long for this day!

After the house full of guests dispersed, Jia Zheng invited his relatives and friends to celebrate in his own home. Aunt Zhao, Baochai, and Aunt Xue hurried in and out, and everyone drank happily until they left after breakfast the next day.This is the happiest reunion after the house raid, even more lively than visiting relatives in spring.

Jia Lian said that sister Qiao's son is going to get married at the end of the month, and Ping'er is pregnant, and doing a little business on her own is more fulfilling than before.

Jia Zheng said: "Let's not get too complacent. Lan'er is a tribute, and I don't know how the palace examination is!" Yes." Jia Zheng said, "This is also my concern!"

In April, Jia Lan went to the Palace of Preserving Harmony in the Forbidden City to pass the reexamination, and went to the Hall of Preserving Harmony on April 21 to take the palace examination.The Holy Majesty saw that Jia Lan's manner was like a young master's, but his clothes were rather shabby, and he thought of visiting relatives a while ago, so he asked, "What relationship do you have with Duke Rongning's Jia family?" Jia Lan thought, When I asked, all my previous efforts were wasted, because I answered truthfully: "Caomin is the queen of Rong Guogong." The sage asked again: "Who is Jia Guifei?" Jia Lan replied: "Caomin lost his father since childhood, and his first father was Jia Guifei. Brother." The Holy Majesty sighed for a long time and said, "Who knows that your Jia family also has scholars! I see that there is a man named Jia Huan on the test list, is he also from your family?" Jia Lan said: "He belongs to my grandfather. Bastard." The Holy One laughed and said, "It seems that your life should not be cut off!"

After the palace examination, Jia Lan truthfully told Jia Zheng about the conversation in the Palace of Preservation of Harmony. Jia Zheng clapped his hands and said, "In this case, you will definitely be able to go to high school and save our family luck!" Aunt Zhao sent someone to pick up Li Wan. Gather in one place and wait for the announcement in three days.

Three days later, it was early morning again. Jia Zheng, who had been insomnia all night, went to call Jia Lan. Jia Lan also did not close his eyes all night.

Li Wan said: "Your Majesty can only transcribe and release the list after reading it. How could it be so early! You can go after dinner!"

Jia Lan said: "It will take a long time for me to go there, maybe it will be released!" Li Wan laughed and said: "I don't have anything to wear, your grandfather bought you some fabrics, and I made you clothes. OK, put it on!"

After sending Jia Lan away, Jia's relatives and friends gathered to inquire about the news. They couldn't eat or drink, and stretched their necks to look outside. They didn't dare to joke lightly, for fear of missing something.When it was fully evening, the sound of drums and noise rang out outside, and everyone rushed out to see that Jia Lan was riding a fine horse, surrounded by a group of people, coming to the door of the house, and the crowd of spectators also poured in like a stream.

I only heard a father-in-law in the palace preach: "Jialan Zhongxin Ke Jinshi, No. 8 in the second class, I am specially invited to participate in the Qionglin banquet and street parade tomorrow!"

When Jia Lan got off his horse, Li Wan had already fainted, and Jia Zheng was also trembling on crutches, crying.

As a Jinshi of the new department, and born with outstanding talents, Jia Lan soon became the son-in-law of all dignitaries and dignitaries.All of a sudden, Jia's family, which was so downcast that it couldn't be improved, was full of people.

Jia Zheng warned: "Lan'er, all Jiajia have entered the Imperial Academy, you don't know where they will be sent, you still have to be modest and cautious, and don't offend anyone!"

Jia Lan said with a smile: "Entering the Imperial Academy is not my dream, I want to go to the battlefield!"

Jia Zheng laughed and said, "You are so weak, why do you want to go to the battlefield?"

Jia Lan said: "Our Jia family started with military exploits. I also want to make meritorious deeds like our ancestors and wash away the shame! Don't worry, grandpa, the battlefield also needs military advisers. In strategizing and winning thousands of miles away, it is not necessarily Move the knife and shoot the arrow."

Jia Zheng smiled and said: "Now you are a Jinshi, you have the final say, we all rely on you, if you have such an opportunity, you can try it too."

Seeing Jia Lan become the glory of the family, Jia Huan was also very happy from the bottom of his heart, at least someone could do what he couldn't do.He liked to do carpentry since he was a child, and now that he has become a Juren, he is not ashamed to make children's stuff every day, so he discussed with Jia Zheng, while taking care of the family's fields, Jia Zheng emptied out his family's money to open several houses. The lumber shop is also in line with his wishes.

The days gradually prospered. Jia Huan followed Jia Zheng's arrangement and married the daughter of Zhan Guang, a Qing guest in his former family, named Qing Ge.After only two or three years of marriage, Jia Huan is already the father of a son and a daughter.

Every day, Jia Huan is busy with the family property, Jia Zheng is happy to help, Zhao Auntie and Ruyan and Zhenmo help Qingge take care of the children every day, and the laughter of the two children fills the family with happiness.

Aunt Xue also helped Aunt Zhao to do miscellaneous things from time to time. Baochai was born in an imperial merchant's family, and often instructed Jia Huan on the turnover of business, and Baochai gradually took charge of the family accounts.

Jia Lan took the initiative to invite Ying to go to the battlefield to fulfill his wish, and made outstanding achievements repeatedly. He married Wu Ying, the niece of Concubine Wu, and gave birth to two sons in succession in a few years, which made Li Wan indulge in boundless sweetness.

Because of Jia Lan's military exploits, coupled with the meritorious service of the Jia family's ancestors, and his close relationship, the Holy Majesty often thinks of the noble concubine Yuanchun, and he really feels sorry for the Rongguo Mansion.When Jialan triumphantly returned to the court to report on his duties, the Holy One immediately restored the hereditary lineage of the Rongguo Mansion, and Jialan inherited the title.

But in seven or eight years, Jia Lan stepped up from a first-rank garrison general to a first-rank Suiyuan general. After nearly 30 years of losing her husband, Li Wan finally became a first-rank madam!

Jia Lan's meritorious service made Jia Zhen and Jia She, who were exiled in Ninggu Tower, be kindly released.At this time, Jia Amnesty was gray-haired and had few teeth left. Seeing Jia Lian's Hepinger and He Meimei, and her little grandson being clever and well-behaved, and hearing that Qiaojie's son-in-law had won a noble son-in-law, all the years of hardship and humiliation disappeared.Jia Zhen suffered from leg problems in the bitter cold and could no longer walk or stand freely. When she arrived at Jia Rong’s residence, she saw her son’s family was starving and starving. After thinking about it, this was better than the pain of exile, and she was relieved.

The old Jia Zheng, and Aunt Zhao, who can no longer turn her hair back, talk about the rise and fall of the past at night, and they are grateful for the kindness of fate, because they have never been separated, and everything in front of them is so hard-won .