After "Wen Ziran" disappeared, Wenjia Village returned to its former peace on the surface.
However, the psychological impact of this incident on everyone is unknown for how long it will last.
The Wen family who raised Wen Ziran naturally became a person avoided by the villagers like the plague.
But taboos are taboos, and the debts that should be owed cannot be written off in one go.
The one hundred taels of silver promised to Wen Lan when the family was separated was not a small sum for the village.
Especially those who have a son who wants him to study, they are trying their best to make the eldest son cough up the money.
When nothing happens, they will go to the main room in small groups to say hello. When will the one hundred taels be returned?
Wen's father and Wen's mother said that the family was in trouble and could not afford so much money.
The people in the village just sneered and said, "Can't we open the pot?"
Then why is Wen Tan still wearing a decent gown, and how can he still have spare money to spend time in the county and attend arty cultural events?
How did Wen Hu become so fat and white?
Those who really can't open the pot, the whole family, old and young, are all skinny and skinny. They won't spend a lot of money to buy long robes and go to the city to live freely.
Wen's father and Wen's mother were so scolded that they couldn't even lift their heads, but they didn't even mention repaying the money.
After this wave of villagers left, Mother Wen started crying as soon as she returned to the house.
"How will we live in the future?"
Wen's mother cried sadly, and Wen's father also looked sad.
Thinking of Wen Tan's cold face when he left, Father Wen's heart felt unbearable pain again.
He originally thought that Tan'er would be able to support the family after high school, and that the old couple would be able to enjoy the blessings of his son who was an official. However, Tan'er knew how difficult the family situation was, so he still left without looking back.
And he also said that before the exam, others would visit the examiner and check in with relevant personnel. He never bothered to do those things, but this muddy world did not allow him to be as noble as before. For the sake of his future and his family, he had to do it. make changes.
Only if he gets promoted step by step can the Wen family have a bright future and their big family won't be despised and trampled upon by others.
For this reason, he took another fifty taels of silver.
Fifty taels!
While Father Wen was distressed about the money, Mother Wen was also thinking about the future.
Although Wen Lan's attitude was very clear, she still couldn't help but fantasize, "Old man, you said, if we beg the second brother again, these one hundred taels..."
"Don't think about it." Father Wen said solemnly.
Mother Wen was unwilling to give in, "But he is our son and was born by me. Why should he care about our life and death? He must respect us and provide for us until we die!"
Father Wen was silent and there was no light in his eyes.
The second child has already separated from them.
There was no way he could look back.
…
The day of the hospital examination arrived, and Wen Jinyang was sent outside the examination room by the whole family to greet him.
The family took turns to give a lot of advice, and there was no sign of impatience on Wen Jinyang's face.
When it was the turn of the youngest Jin Yan, she said: "Brother, you are the best. I believe you can do it."
Wen Jinyang smiled happily when he heard Jin Yan say: "But don't feel any pressure. Even if you don't do well in the exam, I won't dislike you. At worst, I will support you in the future."
"..."
Wen Jinyang and Si Fengxuan looked at Jin Yan together.
Jin Yan blinked, "What's wrong?"
Obviously both of them had a lot to say, but they shook their heads in unison.
Wen Jinyang responded with a smile, "Then just keep it in your heart. Don't forget who said you wanted to be a millet bug. Leave it to me to support your family."
Si Fengxuan echoed from the side, "That's right, if a man has ambitions in all directions, if he fails in the imperial examination, there are other ways out, so you don't have to worry so much."
Jin Yan glared at Si Fengxuan, who immediately said: "But if Jin Yang works so hard, he will definitely get into high school."
"Yang'er, check again to see if there is anything left behind." Mei Huiniang reminded her warmly.
Wen Jinyang: "No, Yan Yan checked it several times for me. There won't be any problems."
Wen Lan looked at his son, who was as tall as a green pine tree, with a flash of relief in his eyes. He patted Wen Jinyang on the shoulder, "Okay, it's getting late. Go in early and get used to it."
Wen Jinyang nodded.
As soon as he entered, Wen Tan hurried over.
He looked like he had just woken up from a hangover. His hair was messy, his clothes were disheveled, and a corner of his robe was still tucked into his waistband, which was not found. A pair of shoes seemed to be dripping, and there was a lot of mud on the slope.
Jin Yan: "Did he fall into a pit?"
Si Fengxuan waved the folding fan in his hand and looked at Wen Tan with cold eyes, and calmly turned his body to the side to block Jin Yan's sight.
Not sure if he heard Jin Yan's voice, Wen Tan glanced towards them, but quickly turned his head to the other side in embarrassment.
After successfully queuing up for inspection, Wen Tan began to dress.
Even so, when it was his turn, he was still questioned a few more times by the officer. After a lot of trouble, he successfully entered the examination room.
When the day came for the results to be released, Jin Yan took Si Fengxuan outside the examination room early.
Even though she already had the answer in her heart, she still wanted to be the first to witness her brother's honor earned through years of hard study.
Sure enough, Wen Jinyang took the first place in the exam.
Jin Yan jumped up happily on the spot, and Si Fengxuan carefully protected her, fearing that the people watching the rankings would get too excited and step on Jin Yan.
Some are happy and some are sad.
Wen Tan's eyes were as big as bull's eyes. He searched over and over again on the list until his eyes almost burst, but he still couldn't find his name.
Unwilling to give up, he urged Wen Zimo to look at the list.
Wen Zimo was just a step slower and was beaten and scolded by him on the spot.
But if you didn’t pass the exam, you didn’t pass the exam.
No matter how much he doubts life and blames others, his name is not on the list.
Wen Tan left the examination room alone in frustration.
Wen Zimo walked on the street in a daze, almost bumping into people several times. Finally, he reached a stall at the corner of the street. The old man in front of him asked, "Did you pass the exam?" and he fainted.
Jin Yan and Si Fengxuan went shopping and bought many gifts. When they arrived at the door of their home, they heard Father Wen's voice.
But compared to before, his aura was very weak and his voice was much older.
"I am your master's father, let him come out to see me."
"Tell him that his nephew fainted on the street and his life is at stake. Tell him to come out and save him quickly!"
"Don't worry, my old man is not here to stay. I just want to save my grandson, but I don't have enough money on hand..."
Jin Yan opened the curtains and saw Wen's father standing at the door, and at his feet was Wen Zimo, who had his eyes closed and his face was pale.
Apparently, Wen Tan failed the exam again.
Si Fengxuan asked: "Do you want to save me?"
Jin Yan nodded, "Help, Wen Zimo is not as shameless as Wen Tan, and he also knows how to save face. With him supporting the big house, these people will not bother dad."
