Shelter in the pastoral

The couple went back to see Little Hawthorn the next day, and the little guy pouted very unhappy.Although Little Hawthorn is small, he is very smart. The little guy usually follows everyone. When he wakes up, he is stunned to see Liu Yechen and Fang Shujing. When they came, Little Hawthorn had tears in his eyes. In Liu Yechen's eyes, he felt guilty.

Xiao Zai Zai was not happy when Liu Yechen's father hugged him.

Old man Liu said: "You guys rest here, I want to sleep." At such an old age, he has been up all night, and his eyes are bloodshot.

Liu Yechen said: "Master, go and rest." Then he hugged the little hawthorn, as if the little hawthorn was afraid that the two of them would go away.The little hand has been holding Liu Yechen for fear of being left behind this time.

The little guy laughed after being hugged and kissed by Liu Yechen several times, and the little Shanzhao also secretly laughed in his father's arms, very cute.

Little Hawthorn smiled and Liu Yechen finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Little Hawthorn didn't sleep all day and finally it was night. He was so sleepy that he could barely open his eyes, but he just wanted to hug him. As long as Liu Yechen put it down for him, the little guy would wake up immediately, afraid that he would fall asleep and throw it to him again. Down.

It wasn't until the family went back together that Little Hawthorn fell asleep in the carriage, and by the time he got home and changed the child's clothes into sleeping clothes, he was already sweating from sleep.

Soft and very cute.

Another half a month later, Liu Lin called him early in the morning and said, "We have already booked the boat for the day after tomorrow to go back to the county."

"what?"

Liu Lin was surprised and said: "You forgot, the list is released today, and we will go back after the list is released." This time, staying outside for nearly three months is really enough, and everyone will spend money if they don't get along outside. It's over.In the end, Chen Laoshi gave away one penny of the remaining money, which was just enough for everyone to go back by boat.The days of the exams outside were really tortured, and I was looking forward to going back soon.

Fang Shujing really forgot about the release of the list. Today, his daughter-in-law went to the village to find old man Liu with the little hawthorn in her arms.He still wants to go there later.

Seeing Fang Shujing's face, Liu Lin was also very convinced, and said, "We are looking forward to it day and night, but you really don't care." After they finished the exam, they counted the days and looked forward to the release of the results.

As a result, Fang Shujing's life was unrestrained, and he completely forgot about it.

Fang Shujing said: "What's yours will be yours sooner or later."

Since Liu Lin came to the provincial capital, his life was not going well, and he didn't have much time to review every day. He thought the exam was hopeless, but he didn't expect that his heart would be pounding when the test paper was handed out.

This kind of question is thanks to Shan Chang. They have done this kind of paper, as if they have bet on the right question, and the whole person suddenly becomes very sure, and they are even more nervous just because they have hope.

Fang Shujing said: "Let's go together."

A smile appeared on Liu Lin's face and said: "That's exactly what I mean, let's go."

The two of them went all the way to the place where the list was posted, and before they entered, they saw people standing outside. There were many strong young men pushing forward desperately, and the crowd was surging.

It hasn't been posted yet, and there is a lot of people here.They all look forward to passing the exam. All the people present here are famous scholars, but juren is different. Once they pass the exam, they can become officials after being selected.

If you go further up, you need to study hard, and most people don't have that kind of mental and financial resources, so raising people is their most practical goal.

They waited outside, and the surrounding inns and teahouses were full of people.There are even some scholars who tell the shop assistant their names and ask the shop assistant to go and have a look. Once they pass the exam, they will come back to announce the good news.

In this way, more people will come to see the list.

In the summer, it was crowded with people, and they were sweating before the rankings were released.

Some of the weak-bodied scholars looked pale, as if they were about to faint at any moment.

Finally, under everyone's expectation, the yamen servants came over with red papers and said: "The list has been released." He shouted.It seemed to activate the crowd instantly.Everyone started rushing forward at once, and the people behind Fang Shujing pushed straight forward, forcing them to squeeze in front.

Soon everyone started posting the rankings and pasting up the red papers.All candidates have ranks.

I just watched the people in the front row start looking for it over and over again.

"It's over, I'm out of the ranking." I don't know who said it before. Everyone knows that it is difficult to pass the exam, but I still feel very uncomfortable when I really fail the ranking, which means I have to wait for three years.This is not a small test for scholars and students. If the family’s economic conditions are better, the family has spent some money to clear up the relationship and wait for him to make arrangements after he is admitted. The scholar whose family is not well-off is a fatal blow. .If you think about the imperial examination, you have to wait another three years, and the pen and ink fees for these three years will be quite a lot.

Only a small number of people are admitted, and most of them will lose their names. Some with strong resistance to blows are okay, and those with weak resistance to blows, after getting this result, they start to cry when they see their names on the list.

These reactions from reading the list earlier greatly stimulated the mentality of those who have not yet read the list.

But there are also people who said: "I passed the exam, I passed the exam, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh..." The ecstasy was beyond words.

In front of the list, there are no definite numbers for how many companies are happy and how many are sad.

Liu Lin squeezed ahead with his wit, read it carefully, and then turned to Fang Shujing and said, "You passed the exam, No.5." When he said this, many people turned their heads to look at Fang Shujing.

No.5 is amazing.This time the exam is so biased that it can still pass the exam smoothly, it is really a bright future.

Liu Lin said from behind: "Ahhhhhh, Chen Laoshi and I are both on the list..."

When he shouted, many people looked over.It's so difficult to pass the exam, so many of them passed the exam.There are only a few positions on the list, and if he can pass the exam, others can't. Everyone is nervous for a moment, and they can't wait to know how they are doing!

Liu Lin quickly squeezed out from the front. He was usually stable, but when he came out, he saw Fang Shujing's eyes were full of tears: "That's great."What I have learned for many years is for today, which can be regarded as a dream come true.

Fang Shujing also went to the front and saw his name.I was also happy for a while.

After he came out, Liu Lin said: "That's great." He looked at the list, and the top four people in Fang Shujing's ranking were all famous talents, and even the first one was a son of a family. The people in Zhongfang Shujing are not generally excellent.

Moreover, in the entire Shanlin Academy, Fang Shujing did the best in the exam this time. It's hard to believe that he was able to be admitted to the scholar and the Juren one after another within a year. As the book said, he won't make a blockbuster in three years.

"That's great..." Liu Lin's family background can only be regarded as an ordinary family, but it is different now that he has been admitted to Juren, and he is suddenly elated.

The two of them were really emotional, and went to a nearby tavern for a drink.I also saw other people from the Shanlin Academy, and the rest of them were in a bad mood when they failed the exam. Seeing that their exams were a bit complicated, they bowed their hands and left in a hurry.

The two of them were drinking in the tavern.

From what they said about the work in the tavern, they turned out to be the future masters who spoke respectfully in every way, and they gave wine and food as well, and they were very good at doing business.

Liu Lindao: "I'll go back and make a registration first. If there are any gaps there, I can take any position." At that time, I can be an official.

Fang Shujing said: "Alright."

Liu Lindao: "Before that, I have to deal with the major events in my life."

Before, he was not so anxious to get married, but when he saw Fang Shujing had a wife and a son, he felt a little envious.Said: "Let's make a baby kiss later, don't listen to them talking nonsense that my daughter must be pretty."

Fang Shujing smiled and said: "You are not married yet, and what if you give birth to a son? Children and grandchildren have their own blessings, and who knows what will happen in the future. How can you mess up the mandarin ducks."

Liu Lin laughed as soon as he heard it: "You are generous." Nowadays, getting married is all about being well-matched. The reason why he hasn't got married until now is to rely on his superiors to choose a better marriage, which will help the family. Prosperity: "In case your son falls in love with a girl from a poor family, do you agree?"

Fang Shujing said: "Of course."

Liu Lin said with emotion: "Your realm is still high." It's different from ordinary people like him.

The two of them drank a jug of wine while talking, Fang Shujing said: "Don't worry about drinking, you go back and report a letter, the academy and home are waiting."

Liu Lin slapped his head heavily when he heard his words, and said: "Look at me, I forgot." Then he said: "Then I'll go back first." Looking at Fang Shujing, he has not changed since When I saw him for the first time, he was so calm and indifferent, and now he is so good in the noun test. The future must be limitless, Liu Lin said: "I will see you later." He has several important things now Waiting to do it.

The money for the drink was paid by Fang Shujing, and said: "There will be a time later."

Liu Lin exchanged a few more pleasantries before leaving. After Fang Shujing finished drinking, he planned to go back and report a letter to his family, and to write a letter to the academy by the way.Who knew that he was stopped by someone just after walking a few steps, and the person who stopped him looked very kind.Seeing him, he said, "Congratulations, Mr. Fang, our master has been waiting for a long time and would like to invite you to drink." While speaking, he took advantage of people not paying attention and showed him the token in his sleeve.This token is clearly the symbol of the young master.

Fang Shujing frowned and said, "I should visit."

The servant respectfully invited him into the sedan chair.

The sedan chair soon stopped in a quaint house.The door opened, and he got out from the outside and walked directly inside.The housing prices in the province are not comparable to those in the county.The price is very high. Being able to have such a big house here is not just a matter of money.

Fang Shujing walked inside for a long time, there are many pavilions, pavilions, rockeries and a man-made lake.When crossing the small bridge, there are actually koi of various colors swimming around in it.

Going all the way to the innermost courtyard, I saw the young master in ordinary clothes. The last time I saw him, he was already dying. Now the young master is sitting there with sword eyebrows and star eyes, looking at Fang Shujing is very close.Said: "Congratulations, you did well in the exam this time." The young master admired Fang Shujing very much, he was able to break out of the quagmire with such a background and status, he was very outstanding, and Fang Shujing was also his savior.

When he returned to the court, the whole capital was in a commotion. The young master's disease had long since had no cure, and he was completely cured. This was unexpected by everyone, and there was no sequelae at all.

He only told everyone that the body will grow up slowly by itself.It's not that such an adventure might bring trouble to Fang Shujing.It was rumored in the capital that he was a lucky general, and God was not willing to let him die young, so he gave him another life.He was also a blessing in disguise, the emperor raised his rank after hearing about it, and even his father got a lot of rewards along with him.

This time I came back to see Fang Shujing specially, this kind of life-saving kindness, of course I have to repay it, I heard that Master Liu let their shopkeeper find it, and rewarded the shopkeeper.

The young master said: "This time, the emperor set up an examination room to select the talents of pillars. I heard that your article was praised by the examiners repeatedly. It is very helpful for governing the county." He praised.

Fang Shujing's heart moved when he heard this, the meaning of Xiao Houye's words was to put a burden on him.

It is true that Juren can become an official, but not every Juren can be an official. There are too many candidates who have been filled over the years, and there are only a few official positions.It still takes a lot of activities to become one.

The meaning of the young master's words at this time is obvious.

Fang Shujing said: "Thank you, Young Master."

The young master smiled lightly and said, "Do it well." He just likes Fang Shujing, a smart person who is so transparent.He needs to do something to move up, and he even gave him his own rare token, which is a serious direct line.It's only a matter of one sentence for the young master to help Fang Shujing.

As soon as Fang Shujing left, the official's transfer order came down, and he was transferred to Yangping County to be a ninth-rank county magistrate.

Cotton and cotton cloth are produced in Yangping County, which is considered wealthy among some counties.

The little lord meant to let him stay in that position for three years. After three years, he was only in his 20s. With fame, experience and the help of the little lord, his future was limitless.

Fang Shujing hurried back and talked to Liu Yechen.

Liu Yechen couldn't believe it: "Sir, you passed the exam?" He was with Tufang Shujing back then.Didn't expect him to be an official?It all feels a little unreal.

The little hawthorn in his arms didn't know why, so he blinked his eyes at this moment.

Fang Shujing said: "It's true." He got a transfer order, allowing him to go to the territory in a month.If he leaves immediately, he can go home to announce the good news.

After a short period of doubt, Liu Yechen became excited: "That's great."

Fang Shujing hugged Liu Yechen's waist from behind.

Liu Yechen blushed and was a little excited.His husband is indeed the most powerful, but he suddenly thought of something: "But Master..."

Fang Shujing whispered a few words into Liu Yechen's ear.Liu Yechen asked in surprise, "Is that okay?"

Fang Shujing calmly said: "Go and try it and you will know."

"En." Liu Yechen nodded, and then went to find the master.

Old man Liu knew that Fang Shujing was a scholar, so he won the Juren exam the first time.For such a young Juren, looking at the little apprentice, he is really blessed.Fang Shujing looks good and works hard. If she hadn't gotten married in advance, it is estimated that many young ladies and young brothers from high-ranking families would be rushing to marry.As a result, he was preempted.

Old man Liu saw that the young apprentice insisted on going to the fief together, and said: "Whenever I leave, I will set off with you." This time, he agreed very readily.

How many men can stand the test, and seeing him as a young magistrate, if someone gets tired and goes out to spend time and wine, it will be his little apprentice and grandson who will suffer. He used to be the backer of the little apprentice .

As soon as Old Man Liu agreed, he saw the surprise on Liu Yechen's face and said, "Master, hurry up, we will leave tomorrow."

Upon hearing this, old man Liu said, "Is it all in your plan to co-author me?" He said unhappily, "Then what if I don't agree."

Liu Yechen was aggrieved and said: "If you don't agree, I will stay with you with Xiao Shanzha." The two of them love each other, and it is very pitiful to force them to separate.His apprentice has his heart tied to him.It would be a sin to separate the two for him.

The old man Liu could not let his little apprentice be unhappy, and said: "Your filial piety is enough, I will say goodbye to the village chief." After coming here, the village chief took good care of him when he saw him alone. When I left, I had to say hello to the village chief.

"I'll go with you." Liu Yechen was not bothered, and followed with the child in his arms, fearing that the master would run away after agreeing...

Old man Liu blushed, and he did such an unreliable thing, alas, who made him hurt the little apprentice's heart, follow along.

They packed up and left the house, and went to tell Shuanzi that Shuanzi was busy during the day and started practicing calligraphy at night. Although the handwriting was a little ugly, keeping accounts was no longer a problem... Now his house is good and cheap The reputation of the store has spread, and there are endless customers who come to buy things every day.There are even a few families from the county outside who specially charter an ox cart to buy things back home.

Shuan Zi's work became more and more stylish.

Knowing that he was admitted to Juren was also a burst of surprise.No wonder every family tightened their belts and wanted to provide a scholar.Once you pass the exam, it's like a carp jumping over the dragon's gate.

With his eyes closed, Shuan Zi could think of his uncle's family being prosperous, and he didn't feel any jealousy in his heart. Didn't he have a saying that if one person attains enlightenment, he can only hope that the Fang family will get better and better, and help them one by one. Relatives who are poor and not poor can get up.

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They also chartered a boat to go back. The provincial capital is close to the pier, so it would be faster to take a boat here.

Fang Shujing hadn't gone back yet, so the news went back first.

Although he wrote letters to his family and the academy respectively.But every year when the list is released, someone will know in advance.

As soon as Lu Butou heard that Fang Shujing was admitted to Juren, and he was the best one in his county, he immediately went to prepare gifts, and those who wanted to go to Fang's old house in Qingshui Village to congratulate him.

When the county magistrate heard that Fang Shujing had passed the exam, his back almost broke out in sweat. The better Fang Shujing was, the more disturbed he was. Why was he so confused at the beginning and took money from the Xu family to deprive him of his reputation, but fortunately he made up for it in time.He was afraid that Fang Shujing would hold grudges in his heart. With his original ability and connections with the young master, he would go farther than him in the future, and it would be amazing.The county magistrate spent his money this time.He directly took out 100 taels and gave it to Lu Butou to give it to Fang Shujing's house, saying that it was for him as a reward, and his heart was bleeding when he took it.The county magistrate received small gifts on weekdays, and spent a lot of money on food and clothing. He gave 100 taels, which was half of his small coffers.

Thinking about it, I felt unhappy, and made a serious note of the Xu family, and then settled the score with him later.

Lu Butou went to Qingshui Village along the way, beating gongs and drums.

Now Qingshui Village has changed a lot. Since they established a wooden furniture factory, they often have the opportunity to do odd jobs and earn some money relying on Fang's family.

A cheerful suona and drum sound came in.Everyone stretched their necks to look out, and said, "Whose family is hosting a wedding?"

"I haven't heard of it..." Everyone looked at each other in blank dismay.

Suddenly someone recognized it with sharp eyes: "Isn't that Lu Butou? I'll go find Mrs. Fang." Lu Butou said in front of everyone that he and Fang Shujing were good brothers, and because of this relationship, Many hooligans nearby are jealous of the income of their furniture factory, but no one comes to find fault because of this.

The people behind took a deep breath when they saw it: "This is food, cloth, silk, and porcelain bottles. A big screen, four boxes of gifts. It's nothing more than a marriage." If it weren't for the Fang family's two sons, both If you suspect that someone is going to come to propose marriage.

Hearing that Lu Tutou was coming, the head of Qingshui Village also came out to greet him.Although I heard that this battle was not small, I was still taken aback when I actually saw it: "This..." Then he stepped forward and summoned up the courage to ask Lu Butou, "What's wrong?"

Lu Butou laughed and said, "It's my good brother Fang Shujing who got admitted to Juren Master."

Unprepared, the village chief was very surprised when he heard the news suddenly.

The surrounding villagers also burst into enthusiastic voices: "Master Juren, this is too powerful. I heard that many people fail the exam after a lifetime. How old is Fang Shujing this year?"

"The old Fang's family will be different in the future! Who will dare to say that the Fang's family is not good in the future."

"Having such a son is so worth it."

"I still think it's because their ancestral graves are in a good location. I'll ask Mr. Feng Shui to look at our house in a few days."

The people next to him laughed and said: "Your son is as skinny as a monkey, even if you move the ancestral grave to the sky, you still won't be able to pass the exam."

Everyone was chatting and laughing. Fang came here, and she was nervous for a while. When she heard that her youngest son was admitted to Juren and Lu Butou came to congratulate her, she was filled with huge surprises, and her mind went blank. She had to hear it with her own ears to believe it. Then Seeing the pile of things on Lu Chuu's headband, which seemed to be real, she said a little excitedly, "Did my son really pass the exam?"

Lu Butou laughed loudly in front of his fellow villagers and said, "I have passed the exam. Auntie, your good days are coming."

Fang couldn't bear such a big surprise, her eyes darkened, and she passed out.