dressed as a scholar

When Fang Yu and Sheng Jia went to the restaurant where the banquet was held together, several people were already sitting in the hall. When they saw a newcomer coming, they all got up and announced their names to recognize each other.

In about a quarter of an hour, all the people for today's banquet arrived. Fang Yu ordered ten people, seven of whom were students, and the other three were officials.

One is the prefect of the fourth rank, one is the fifth rank co-prefect, and the other is the general judge who Fang Yu met once in Yuncheng, that is, Ji Yunlu's father.

Tongpan was originally an official of the prefecture, ranked sixth in the imperial court, and together with Tongzhi, he assisted the prefect to manage a series of affairs such as finance, criminal law, and public security in Yongjiang Mansion. Jiangfu's finances and taxes were assigned to Yuncheng for direct management by Tongsan.

Although Ji Yunlu had recommended Fang Yu once in Yuncheng before, it was at a banquet at that time, and there were many people who didn’t pay much attention to a student who was a classmate of his son. Ji Tongpan only had the impression that his son had recommended a scholar who was a wealthy local family. His son-in-law was never remembered clearly.

The results of the township examination came out, and when I was drafting the draft, I learned that Xie Yuan was in Yuncheng. The first thing the judge did was to inquire about the scholar's information, but before he sent anyone out, his son, who had to come to the exam, told everything .

Tong San was overjoyed that there were talents from the territory under his jurisdiction, and he also had a good relationship with his son, so he praised his son for being able to make friends.Tongpan's face was bright, and he took Fang Yu's hand as soon as he entered the door, talking to his nephew one by one, so affectionate.

Fang Yu also showed enough humility and asked Ji Yunlu about his exam results. He was very happy to learn that Ji Yunlu had also entered this year, and made a toast to Tongpan.Seeing that Fang Yu was so polite and sensible, the judge liked Fang Yu very much, and he treated him as his protégé during the whole banquet.

From now on, they will eat and drink all the time, wear thousands of clothes and flatter them, and everyone is flattering each other with the help of Wei Xun.

Of the seven scholars on the field, except for one or two who were from other counties, four of the other five were sons of wealthy families in the prefecture.

After the magistrate praised Fang Yu's talented articles, he took the opportunity to ask a few questions about his family. When Fang Yu revealed that he was married, the magistrate never asked him to chat too much, but he was more interested in several people from the prefecture city. The scholar was quite friendly, and Fang Yu also figured out the meaning. After flattering everyone who should be flattered, he secretly ate a few dishes with chopsticks in his free time.

He ate food and wine in Fucheng for half a month, and some of the dishes in today's banquet have not been ordered. It seems that it is a special menu, dedicated to entertaining famous scholars, such as the immortal scorpion, Wubao Sandan, etc. during the banquet. etc. are good.

After a banquet, the students vying to be the magistrate's son-in-law flattered and flattered, and finally the magistrate was drunk.

After the banquet was over, Master Tongzhi sent the drunk magistrate back, Ji Tongpan held Fang Yu's hand and said, "Nephew Fang, I still have some time to return to Yuncheng, when I arrive in the city, I will post a message to the mansion Have tea with the old man."

"When I was a student, I had a meeting with Brother Ji, and I was so kind to you, Xiaosheng will definitely come."

"It's so good, so good! Be careful and go back."

Seeing that today's adults have left one after another, the night is already dark, and Fang Yu and Sheng Jia are walking together.

The autumn in Fucheng is thick, and after a few rains, it is cold and windy at night. It is only a few steps to go back. The two of them just walked back to sober up after drinking, and they walked together in the wet road with their hands behind their backs. On Qingshiban Street.

"I just heard from the magistrate that only 68 candidates were admitted in Yongjiang County this time, and nearly 3000 people came to take the exam, which is a full twenty fewer than three years ago."

"One policy for three years, no matter how you say it, today is the end of all hardships and rewards." Fang Yu said: "This banquet is over, and there is nothing to do. I am going to return to Yuncheng tomorrow. Brother Sheng will stay How long do you want to stay?"

"No, although no one in the family is concerned about it, the folks and elders are still waiting for my news, so I will go back earlier."

Fang Yu nodded: "In this way, we can go to Huining County together."

It was already late when we got back to the house, Fang Yu washed up and went back to the bedroom after getting rid of the chill, Qiao Hezhi opened the curtain after hearing the movement: "Did Si Yu give you the hangover soup?"

"I've already drank it." Fang Yu got into the bed: "Master Zhifu doesn't drink well, and I haven't had a few drinks either."

Qiao Hezhi looked just right when he saw the popularity, and he returned earlier than he expected.

"Have you packed everything in the house? We can leave tomorrow."

"It's all ready, there wasn't much in the first place."

A while ago, when I was waiting for my grades, I bought special products and gifts, and they had already been installed, but it was easier than when I came here.

Fang Yu hugged the man: "Then go to bed early, and you have to get up early tomorrow."

The next day was just dawn, and the chariots and horses went out of the alley. Qiao Hezhi was still a little sleepy. People are always lazy when the weather is bad in autumn. Besides, he is not in good health and cannot stand the cold. Yu didn't have to support everything by himself, he just leaned on his body and dozed off.

Fang Yu told the chariots to drive slowly, and he was not in a hurry to go back and forth. He hugged Qiao Hezhi and made someone sleep in front of his lap for a while, and slept more comfortably.

"My lord, there is a carriage ahead to block our way."

"May I ask who it is?"

"Brother Fang, you take a step first, and I will let the carriages and horses chase you quickly." As soon as the words fell, Sheng Jia's voice appeared outside the carriage: "The young master of the Qi family is here."

Qiao Hezhi became more energetic after hearing the words, got up from Fang Yu's knees, and looked at Fang Yu with open eyes.

"Okay, we'll wait for Brother Sheng at the inn ahead."

"Thank you Brother Fang."

Hearing the sound of Sheng Jia walking away, the two immediately raised the curtain of the car to the highest level, and squeezed together to the window.

I saw a little brother with a round face standing by the side of the carriage in the distance, holding a brocade box with edging and carved patterns and handing it to Sheng Jia. I don't know what Sheng Jia and his colleagues said, the little brother's eyes become red...

"Brother Sheng Jia is really puzzled. People come all the way to see him off and still make people cry. No wonder he hasn't married yet at such an old age."

Qiao Hezhi tilted his head and glanced at Fang Yu: "Aren't you older than Sheng Yayuan?" It wasn't as confusing as before.

Fang Yu laughed, covered Qiao Hezhi's eyes, pulled him back into the carriage, and put down the curtain: "Okay, okay, let Brother Sheng handle it by himself, and you can sleep for a while."

He put a thick cloak on Qiao Hezhi: "Get up later and let's play chess together. It won't be long before we get home."

When they arrived at the post station, Fang Yu and Qiao Hezhi waited for more than half an hour before Sheng Jia came up. Seeing that he still brought the brocade box they saw just now, the two of them looked at each other and smiled without speaking or asking any more questions. They had to walk together for a while, and when they arrived in Huining County at noon the next day, Sheng Jia said goodbye to the two.

"I'm glad I got the fame I got in this exam, and it's even more regrettable to get to know Brother Fang. Brother Fang, don't know when we will see you again today, so take care of yourself along the way!"

"We will meet again next year, Brother Sheng, have a safe journey."

The two bid farewell at the gate of the city, one headed west and the other headed south, just like in the examination room in Fucheng, Brother Fang believes that those who are destined to go to the same destination will definitely go the same way.

When we arrived in Huining County, it was quick to go back. Although it took more time on the way back than when we came here, it didn't feel like a hassle if someone was traveling with us.The two of them were still on the way, and Fang Yuzhong's knowledge of Yuan had already spread like wildfire in the academy and the two houses.

When the old lady of the Fang family heard the villain came to report with a happy face, she was eating the sweet fruit fed by the two caring children she brought back.

In just over half a month, under the coaxing of the two children, Mrs. Chen became more and more blessed. On weekdays, someone accompanied her with tea and water, and she didn't even bother to go shopping in the yard, so she grew up in the same soft place. So-so.

The servants and maidservants arranged by Fang Yu at home wanted to persuade them, but the two newly favored children were beaten by Mrs. Chen for being unreasonable and unruly. After that, no one dared to speak. Both the lord and the husband were absent, the two children begged the favor of the Chen family, but they both called the king in front of the servants, and forced the servants to call the young lady and the husband, as if filling up the master's money.

Only when Xuezhu was around, he restrained himself a little, showing respect on the surface, and complained to Mrs. Chen secretly, and Mrs. Chen also reprimanded Xuezhu several times, but Fang Yu's capable personal servant did not dare Criticize too much, just comfort the two children and give more rewards.

"What did you say, Yu'er won?"

"Not only did he win, but he was also the first one, Mr. Xie Yuan! Congratulations to the old lady, congratulations to the old lady!"

The mouths of the two children surrounded by Mrs. Chen couldn't agree with each other: "In this way, we can also be regarded as a family of officials. When the lord returns home, we can also be naturalized as soldiers!"

"Old madam, you have to say a few more good words to us and the lord, the slaves are afraid that the lord will not like it, and the servant will be dull."

How could Mrs. Chen listen to what the two children were saying, congratulating her next to her like a firework exploded in her head.

After passing the provincial examination, all applicants will get a new taxi registration seal, [-] acres of fertile land, in addition to exemption from corvee tax, can accept merchants who come to defect, do not pay homage to officials, and officials who have violated the criminal law cannot be easily dealt with, etc. The series of advantages, and if you don't continue to go to the scientific examination, you can also choose to be an official.

His son was awarded by Xie Yuan. In addition to the rewards of ordinary candidates, he can get another 30 taels of silver, two salt shops, one iron shop, and an extra [-] acres of fertile land. Select directly on the alternative.

With this title, he can not only accept students, but also be a teacher, even if he wants to be the vice president directly in the small academy, no one dares to say anything more.

Not only that, but her mother can also get a special title. In the future, there will be an additional line of words "Mother of Master Xie Yuan" on the official seal. In today's world where courtesy and filial piety rule the world, wouldn't she just walk sideways in Yuncheng? Give her half a look, even if the little goblin in the family who dared to disobey her can be punished and kicked out of the house, even if she goes to court, the county master will stand on her side...

"Hahahahaha! Haha..." Mrs. Chen laughed loudly, then stopped abruptly, and with a vomit sound, she even spat out a mouthful of blood on the woman beside her, and the frightened person screamed: "Old lady, old man What's wrong with people!"

"Quick, call the doctor!"