struggle in ancient times

The rest of the journey went much smoother, and I never encountered that kind of thing again.

Xiaoqiu had been vigilant for several days, and seeing that the journey was indeed going well, he ran into the forest from time to time to grab some wild game to eat.

The capital, not the small towns like them, walked this way, watching people coming and going in gorgeous carriages, and those people were all dressed in silk and satin, even the coolies were wearing beautifully colored clothes.

Deng Shi was a little nervous. She originally brought her best clothes. She thought that in the capital, she could be considered average no matter what, so she wouldn't be ashamed.

But...Looking at the muslin on her body, although the color is just about right, this style is really ugly.

Deng Shi was a little embarrassed, walking a little timidly, and Wen Xiu'er was the same. The others were either big-hearted or didn't care.

"Let's find a yard to sit down first, there is still one or two months before the exam." Liao Tingyu said.

He observed the people around him, and many of them were students from all over the world who came to take the exam.

Now people haven't finished gathering yet, and they came early, so it's better to settle down the house early, and I'm afraid there won't even be a place to sleep in later.

Liao Ming also planned this way, and he didn't ask too much!As long as you can live with your family, it is better to be closer to the examination room.

But even so, it was difficult to find even a slightly better yard, and Mrs. Deng wanted the price to be reasonable.

They were not familiar with the place, walked all the way, asked all the way, and their legs were almost unconscious, and they couldn't find what they wanted.

"Why don't we just make do with it and make it more expensive." Liao Ming said.

"Old man, do you know how to settle accounts? Is that a bit more expensive! He lived in a small broken yard for such a month, and he actually charged ten taels of silver, not one tael, but ten taels. How could such a charge be made? You said that the yard It’s okay to have a blue brick and tile house, or close to your examination room, but a broken thatched house, remote and remote, so expensive, who would do it! Let’s go around and see if it makes sense.” Deng mentioned Yinzi felt a pain in his heart.

Along the way, she originally thought that Liao Tingyu used money like that, but after seeing his generosity, she now finds the elder son very pleasing to the eye.

But no matter how prodigal he is, he can't be treated like a fool!

"In my opinion, we might as well buy a house in this capital. Anyway, we are short of money." Huang Zilan thought that he couldn't find a better yard.

After all, this capital city is completely asking for prices.

Rather than doing this, it is better to buy a house, and living in your own home is better than anything else.

"I'm afraid it's not good to buy a house now. It's so expensive to rent a house, let alone buy it!" Liao Ming was a little worried.

"When Auntie asked about renting a house, I looked at the house price and it was about the same as the price of a shop in Fucheng. Nowadays, people want to rent a house cheaply. No one cares about it. Moreover, the price of housing is high, but there are not many people who buy a house. So the house price doesn’t fluctuate much, we bought it and waited until the exam is over, then sold it.” Huang Zilan said.

Deng's eyes widened and looked at his second daughter-in-law. It is true that a different way of life determines a different way of doing things.

There is nothing wrong with Huang Zilan's statement, and it is a good suggestion.

Several people sat together in the bullock cart, counting their own money: "We still have more than 1000 taels of money in total, and we didn't spend too much money along the way."

Seeing so much money, Mrs. Deng was full of confidence: "Why don't we just buy one here. Buy a small one. It's a good deal no matter what. Our rent will take several months. It's a good deal." There is not even a shadow of dozens of taels of silver."

The more Deng thought about it, the more he felt it was a good deal, and returned to the tooth shop with great interest.

"Hey, is there anyone here who wants to sell a house? We want to buy a house." Deng said proudly.

Because it was buying a house, it was relatively easy to find a house. Several people bought a small yard for more than 200 taels.

This price is actually quite expensive. There is not as big a shop as the yard I bought at the beginning. His house is just a few small dilapidated houses that can barely accommodate people.

Looking at the house in front of him, straws would fly down from time to time, Deng said inwardly that it was a loss.

Liao Ming shook the foundation pillar, it is still very solid, just need to take care of the roof above it.

Although she was annoyed by this house, Mrs. Deng did not dare to blatantly argue, after all, this is what she wanted to buy.

Liao Tingyu asked her to buy a more expensive one because she was greedy for cheap.

Cheap is not good, and good is not cheap.

Time passed day by day, and Liao Tingyu had reached the most critical time for the exam.

Now he basically gathers with fellow villagers, or stays at home to study.

Because she has her own house, Mrs. Deng goes out every day to buy some good things for Liao Tingyu.

On the day of the exam, the whole family went to the exam room together. Deng didn't say anything, but looked at him with concern.Liao Ming handed him the things and said, "Son, take the test well, don't be nervous, Mom and Dad are waiting for your good news."

Liao Tingyu looked into the concerned eyes of his family, "Don't worry, I will do my best. Go back!"

It took 7 days to enter, and Huang Zilan had to look outside the examination room every day, making himself tense every day.

Something happened on the third day. I was playing with Rice Cake just now, but I fainted in my yard the next second.

Mi Gao was so frightened that she burst into tears, and Wen Xiu'er ran out immediately when she heard the voice, "Son, what's wrong, why are you crying?"

Then I saw Huang Zilan fainted on the ground.

Mi Gao pointed at her uncle with her short finger, unable to say a complete sentence, "Uncle...Uncle..."

Wen Xiu'er hurried over, almost crying, "My God, what's going on, my God!"

"Oh, what's going on here? Why did you faint so well?" Deng Shi came out and saw this scene and immediately helped Huang Zilan back into the house. She hurriedly greeted Wen Xiu'er beside her.

"Don't cry, big daughter-in-law, hurry up and find a doctor to show him that nothing happened."

Wen Xiu'er looked at Huang Zilan's pale face, nodded quickly, and staggered to call Liao Shi over: "Hurry up, find a doctor, my brother-in-law has fainted, I... I'll go to the kitchen to get some sugar water .”

The doctor came over and drove the family outside. Everyone was worried about the situation inside the house, so they simply sat outside the house, all of them with sad faces.

Deng sighed dejectedly: "What's the matter? How can such a good-looking person be like this? What should the second child do when he comes back? This person doesn't get sick sooner or later, but he gets sick at this time, alas! How can I be so unlucky!"

"What's the bad luck? It's not bad luck! Talk nonsense, this pampered person is like this, you said that you have eaten and drank all the way, but you even fainted, what is this? People in this town It's coquettish." Liao Ming looked at the room and felt very irritable.

"It's been a few years, and I haven't seen him conceive. If the second child didn't like it, and wouldn't let me rush me, I would have long ago..." Deng stopped in the middle of her sentence.

When the doctor came out of the room, Liao Ming quickly stepped forward and asked, "What's the matter, doctor? What's wrong with my wife? Why did you pass out after being so nice?"

"Congratulations, your family is going to have a baby again." The doctor said beamingly.

"Your accent is not a local. He is in good health, but his spirit has been tense recently, so he fainted. Give him a good tonic and he will be fine. I will give you a prescription for invigorating qi and anti-abortion. Yes, two pictures a day will keep you safe."

"Doctor, you mean you're pregnant." Deng slapped her leg without frowning.

"That's good, but he doesn't seem to be pregnant, and I don't see him vomiting or anything like that."

"Everyone's reaction to pregnancy is different, and he didn't realize that he was pregnant, so it's no different from usual. Now the child has been two or three months old."

Counting the time, Mrs. Deng found that her son is a formidable one.

"Then he needs to avoid something. This child is pampered, not like those of us who are digging in the ground." Deng thought about it and asked.

"It's fine for him to drink a few doses of medicine. It's best to let go of his mood." The doctor said.

When the family got the good news, they happily sent the doctor out, and Mrs. Deng said happily: "I just got pregnant when I was talking about the baby. This house is right to buy. Boss, you go with the doctor to get the medicine back first. Pick up a few more. Old man... Forget it, just take good care of your grandson, I will go out and buy an old hen and come back to mend him."

Liao Tingyu, who was far away in the examination room, did not know everything at home.

He was engrossed in doing the questions, and it was hot summer now, and the small grass house was like a steam oven.

Sweat flowed down like rain. Liao Tingyu took a sip of cold water and wiped the sweat off his face. Looking at the sun in the sky, he was so hot.

He should be thankful that it wasn't raining, as it was raining heavily outside the shed and lightly raining inside.

In the past few days, he has to silently recite the Qingxin mantra after finishing his work, so as to keep himself calm.

But today I don't know how I feel, I'm excited for no reason.

"What's wrong today, why can't I calm down!" Liao Tingyu said.

"Well, sir, bring another pot of water." Liao Tingyu called to stop the officer, and handed over the money.

This is the second time I called for water today.

"Okay, but you still have to drink less, my lord, the next subject is about to be taken." The guard kindly reminded him.

Liao Tingyu nodded, "Thank you for reminding me!"

The water the guard poured was hot water, and Liao Tingyu poured part of it into the bowl.

The remaining water from yesterday was placed where the sun shines.

It was already hot now, Liao Tingyu carefully poured hot water into the palm of his hand, and wiped it on his face and body, it really cooled off a lot.

This ancient exam is really a pain. There are still trees in the place where the scholar was originally tested. There are rows of examination rooms here, and there is no shade.