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Since he wanted to sponsor Wang Ziqian, Shen Xu took advantage of the 16-day rest day the next day to go to the home of the village head Wang Li to discuss the sponsorship.Wang Li also strongly agrees with this matter. There have always been more talented people in the south of the Yangtze River. Since the first year of Zhenguan, in the [-] years, Lushan Village has also produced a few talented people who were named on the gold list, but they ranked low, most of them were small officials, and they went to the frontier. It is not often remembered that he served locally.Although Wang Ziqian is young, he is full of talent. If there is anyone in this class of children who can bear the name of recommendation, it should be him.

It is important to know that sponsorship is not done once and for all. If the person sponsored fails to pass the solution test, the sponsor will be punished due to poor sponsorship.Wang Li and Shen Xu are willing to spend their wealth to recommend Wang Ziqian, which shows that Wang Ziqian is highly talented and learned.

After discussing the matter of sponsorship, Wang Li saw that Linqing was sitting on the side, listening half-knowledge, smiled, and said, "How is your field?"

Linqing smiled shyly, "The seeds have been sown for twenty days, but they haven't germinated yet."

Wang Li stroked his beard and said, "Then he should die."

Linqing let out an "ah" and was very disappointed, "How could I die? I go to loosen the soil and change the water every day."

Wang Li said: "There are some seeds that will not survive. If you plant less and sprinkle more, there will always be some that will germinate."

Lin Qing said sullenly: "Then I'll ask Aunt Wang for some when I go back." Twenty days of hard work were all in vain, so I couldn't help but feel disappointed.

"It won't go so smoothly the first time, and you'll know the way after you try it a few times." Wang Li smiled, "There is also knowledge about farming, although it's not as good as you scholars, but it's always a way of making a living. If you learn the secrets, you will naturally be free from hunger."

Shen Xu nodded thoughtfully.

Lushan Village is surrounded by mountains, and the news is slow to pass. Even the nearest Yangzhou City, the villagers don't know much about it.No one knew about Shen Xu's name and previous family background, only Liu Yulang and Cui Ke knew about it, and the village chief only knew that this was the young master of Shen's family when he registered for household registration.

Fortunately, Wang Li has been the head of the village for many years, so he can see at a glance that Shen Xu doesn't want to cause trouble, so he doesn't publicize it, and just treats him as an ordinary scholar who moved here to live.

After leaving Wang Li's house, Lin Qing was thinking about going to Aunt Wang's house to ask for seeds, while Shen Xu was going to Wang Ziqian's house to discuss with his family about solving the test, and the two of them went east and west and said goodbye.

When Shen Xu walked to Wang Ziqian's house, there was a young girl in the courtyard who was drying her clothes. She was young and pure and beautiful.

Shen Xu said, "Ma'am, is this Wang Ziqian's house?"

Wang Yanran had never seen Shen Xu before, but seeing him wearing a moon-white gown, he looked gentle, like a scholar, and the only scholar in the village was Mrs. Shen who taught in the school. She tentatively asked, "But Mrs. Shen?"

Shen Xu wondered: "Do you recognize me?" Although I lived in Lushan Village for a while, I haven't seen everyone. The woman in front of me is so strange, Shen Xu felt strange how the other party recognized him.

Wang Yanran smiled sweetly, shook his head and said, "Except for Old Master Cui, the only one in the village who can wear long gowns is Master Shen."

Shen Xu felt that the woman in front of her was very intelligent, and she spoke with a bit of bookishness, so she had a good impression of her. Most people in Lushan Village farmed for a living, and many men and women were illiterate. It was rare to meet a well-educated woman. .

"The girl belongs to Ziqian?"

"Ziqian is my younger brother," Wang said suddenly, "Master is looking for him, please come in quickly, he is writing in the room, I will ask him to come out."

Wang Shanran brought Shen Xu into the room, made a cup of tea and served it with both hands, Shen Xu noticed that her fingers were as white as green onions, just like the fingers of a woman he had seen in courtship before.

Wang Shan suddenly called Wang Ziqian to come out, Wang Ziqian was surprised: "Master, why are you here?" He looked around again, "Didn't brother Linqing come with you?"

Shen Xu smiled and patted his head, "I just want to play with Linqing, have you finished your homework?"

"It's done!" Wang Ziqian said proudly, "I finished the article assigned by the master when I came back yesterday. "

"Bring it to me."

Wang Ziqian ran back to the bedroom and showed the article to Shen Xu. Shen Xu read it carefully and praised: "It's well written, but the ending is a bit rushed. I'm in a hurry to play at the time."

Wang Ziqian said embarrassingly: "I wasn't in a hurry to play, but my sister told me to eat and I finished writing quickly."

Shen Xu shook his head helplessly, and said: "Don't be impatient when writing an article. It's better to finish it in one go than to submit it in a hurry."

"Understood, master." Wang Ziqian nodded, "My sister said the same thing, but I can't remember it. I won't do it next time."

Shen Xu looked at Wang Shanran who had been standing aside and listening to the two of them in surprise, "The girl seems to know the way of brush and ink."

Wang suddenly said: "I learned something from my parents before."

Shen Xu praised: "Miss Wang can teach Ziqian like this, she must have her own experience in poetry and books, it is very valuable."

Wang Shan smiled and said: "It's all about playing with the axe, the master is the real talent."

Shen Xu remembered the purpose of coming back, and said to Wang Ziqian: "I came here to talk to you about one thing. I have read your article and I am going to recommend you to participate in the test. Before coming here, I discussed this with the village head. The mayor is also willing to recommend you, but it depends on your preference."

Both siblings of the Wang family were surprised, Wang Ziqian said: "Master, you want to recommend me to be a village tribute?"

Shen Xu nodded, "You are smart and smart, far more sharp than the students of the same year. If you take part in the examination, you will pass the exam more than enough." He paused, and said: "Whether you want to be an official or not depends on your heart."

Wang Ziqian's personality is simple and talented, but he didn't do it on purpose. He has talent and interest, and he is usually as playful as an ordinary nine-year-old child. He suddenly proposed to take the imperial examination, which was really unexpected to him.

He looked at his sister and said blankly, "Sister, what do you think?"

Shen Xu laughed, "Do you still have to ask others about your own wishes?"

Wang Shanran also said: "This is your own business, you should make up your own mind, the family does not require you to be honored, I only hope that you are happy and at ease, as for whether you want to be an official or not, it is all up to you to consider."

Although Wang Ziqian was gifted and intelligent, he was only nine years old after all. Not to mention his official career, he seldom thought about his future. At this time, he fell into confusion and stared blankly at Shen Xu, not knowing how to make a decision for a long time.

Shen Xu said: "You can think about it slowly, the left and right test is in winter, and there is still a long time before now, it will not be too late for you to reply me after you think it through."

Wang Ziqian nodded, his usual naive and romantic face became serious. Shen Xu found it interesting that the nine-year-old child was concentrating on distress, and felt that it was very rare for this child to be troubled by it instead of blindly agreeing.

After Shen Xu finished his tea, he got up to leave, but Wang Shanran sent him outside the courtyard.

Shen Xu said: "I just forgot to say that if Ziqian is not willing, tell him not to be burdened. I have no intention of forcing him to participate. In my opinion, there are pros and cons to being an official or not. It's just a personal choice. There is no better or worse. points."

Wang suddenly said, "I will tell Master what he says."

Shen Xu looked around and asked, "Why don't you see your parents, and tell them not to care about the village head and me, and don't let Ziqian do something against his will."

Wang Shan said sadly: "My parents have passed away for many years, but if they are still alive, they must have the same thoughts as Master."

Shen Xu said in surprise, "Sorry, I don't know your parents..."

Wang Shan smiled, "It's okay."

Shen Xu looked at the woman in front of her, and felt more and more that she was strong and lovely. Her parents had passed away for many years. She expected that Wang Ziqian was raised by her. If you are reserved, it is not difficult to guess that the tutor must have been excellent in the past.

Shen Xu said: "I'll take my leave first, girl stay."

Wang suddenly said: "Master, please take a trip, thank you for your hard work."

Shen Xu walked away, and couldn't help but look back, the girl was still drying clothes in the courtyard, her slim figure looked beautiful and moving under the warm sun in early spring.

After Linqing and Shen Xu separated, they went to Aunt Wang's house.

It's been a long time since I've been a guest, Aunt Wang is so enthusiastic, she must pull him in and sit down for a while, and even bring out homemade pastries for him to taste.

The youngest daughter of the Wang family was only a few months old, lying in Aunt Wang's arms, looking straight at Linqing.Linqing was curious, and teased her with his fingers, but the little baby stretched out his soft hand to hold it, and refused to let go.

Aunt Wang smiled and said: "Children like beautiful ones." Then she said to the little baby in her arms, "Xiaonan, when you grow up, can you be the daughter-in-law of Linqing's little master?"

Lin Qing's face immediately turned red, "Aunt Wang, what are you talking about, she's still so young..."

"You're shy even when you're joking. You're really a young man from the city." Aunt Wang said, "You hug me?"

Linqing took the baby carefully, and as soon as the baby fell into his arms, he beamed at him, yelled, and danced with joy.

Linqing was almost in a hurry, for fear that the baby would jump out of her arms if she didn't hold her properly.

If only I could raise one myself, it's soft and delicious, and I won't get tired of holding it all day long.

It's a pity that I'm a man, otherwise... otherwise that idiot... oh...

Seeing him, Aunt Wang sighed slightly, and said, "What do you and your husband-in-law plan for in the future? Two men will never have children together, so maybe they can only take one back and raise them."

Aunt Wang always speaks out like this, Lin Qing couldn't take it anymore, her face turned red up to her neck, and she whispered, "I, I haven't thought about this..."

"It's always something to consider. It's said to raise children for old age. Now you help each other. When you get old, you won't have a son to take care of your knees. When you get sick, no one will take care of you. It's so desolate."

Linqing: "..."

He was really embarrassed to say that I was only [-] years old and about [-] years away from my old age. Is it too early to think about this kind of thing...

Besides, the most important issue right now is not where the children come from, but that they are not considered husband and wife at all...

Linqing raised his forehead, and suddenly felt that children were not so cute anymore.

"Aunt Wang, the seeds I planted are all dead. Do you have any extra? I'll buy some with you." Linqing returned the topic to the main topic.

"The seeds are still there," Aunt Wang said, "ah, it would be better to give you some seedlings, so that you don't have to wait for more than ten days. If there is no more life, wouldn't it be a waste of time?"

"It's better this way," Linqing said happily, "Miao is easy to live."

Aunt Wang came over with a handful of rice seedlings. Linqing asked for money, but Aunt Wang refused. Express your heart."

Lin Qing refused, so he had to accept it, saying: "Thank you, Aunt Wang, if there is any need for help in the future, Lin Qing will accept it."

When I got the rice seedlings, Linqing went to the field to plant them. Seeing the green seedlings standing vigorously in the paddy field, I couldn't help thinking, I hope this time I can live. If this land can be planted well, I will rent an acre next year. Kind of, the two of them had dinner and it was settled.

That idiot taught and farmed by himself, Lin Qing thought so, and his heart was filled with sweetness.

The author has something to say: There was a bug yesterday, Xianggong refers to the person who participated in the solution test, not the test.

I won't go back and change it, as long as everyone knows it.