The banquet of the number one scholar came to an end.
The gifts they received could not fit in one warehouse and were all piled up in the yard. Mrs. Qi and Yan Hong did not finish counting them until midnight.
Early the next morning, Lao Zhao's family was ready to go back.
I came to the capital for two things, Shen Zheng's wedding and Zhao Sidan's imperial examination. Now that both things have ended successfully, it's time to go back.
This time, the family business stopped for more than a month, and they also asked the clansmen to help with the work in the fields. The two old people had long been thinking about their family.
"I received too many gifts yesterday. I can't use them. Mom and dad, please take them all back." Cheng Wanwan asked someone to carry out several large boxes. "Here are some fabrics. Here are the four treasures of the study. Here are some more Gold, silver, and jade can be taken back for your own use or given to others."
Mrs. Zhao took one look and immediately waved her hand: "These are too expensive and not suitable for us farmers. We will save them for Si Dan to marry a wife in the future."
"Every time I keep it, it's gone." Cheng Wanwan didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "In a few months, dad will have his birthday, and I probably won't be able to make it back. Let's just think of these as birthday gifts for dad, his second uncle and his third uncle. , hurry up and help lift the carriage."
"Aunt Zhao, please help me bring something back." Lu Yingxue asked someone to carry a box out, "Jiaojiao will not go back with you this time. She will stay in the capital from now on. I will take care of the two brothers and sisters. Old Yu is the only one. I don’t feel at ease when people are at home, so I bought clothes and shoes from four seasons, and also bought many, many books, I’m sorry for bothering Aunt Zhao.”
She has been away for half a year, and she actually misses her husband, but her son is too young and she doesn't feel comfortable staying alone in the capital. She can stay with him as long as she can.
Cheng Wanwan asked people to help pack the things, including various specialties and so on, into four or five carriages. The group of people walked in front, and the carriage followed behind, and they walked together towards the dock outside the capital.
When we arrived at the dock, the sadness of parting suddenly came over us.
"Grandpa, grandma..." Zhao Sidan's face was full of reluctance, "It will be difficult for me to return to Dahe Town in the future. I don't want you to leave at all..."
Once you become an official in the court, you are no longer free. The longest vacation is the half month of the Chinese New Year, but it is not enough to come and go... If you want to return to Dahe Town in the future, unless you are dispatched for official duties, you will have to wait for a lifetime. Forget it.
"We'll come back when you get married next time!" Old Man Zhao waved his hand, "But you kid can't get married too late. If it's too late, your grandma and I won't be able to run together anymore. By then I can’t even think about it.”
Zhao Sanniu said unhappily: "Then my grandma won't come when I get married?"
"You kid!" Old Mrs. Zhao glared at him, "You are the most heartless in the whole family. You haven't been back for three or four years, and you don't want to go back."
"Master said that when the time comes, I will escort my mother back to Dahe Town, so I will also go with you." Zhao Sanniu said with a smile, "My grandma will help me find a wife as soon as possible. When I go back, I will get married directly in the village. No?"
Mrs. Sun patted her chest and said, "Don't worry, I'll leave this matter to Third Aunt, and I will definitely find you a wife as beautiful as a flower."
"Mom, you have me at home, don't worry." Zhao Dashan said in a calm tone, "If anything happens in the village, I will write to my mother, so don't worry about it."
Zhao Ergou followed: "I am responsible for all business matters. Mom is responsible for reading the account books once a month."
Wu Huiniang smiled and said: "I am taking care of the children at home, and I have also taken care of some general affairs. Mother, please stay in the capital with peace of mind."
Cao Yingying also said something reluctantly.
Xiaozhuzhu and Chenchen stretched out their hands for Cheng Wanwan to hug them for a while. The two little guys knew they were about to separate, and their eyes filled with tears.
A group of people seemed to have endless things to talk about. It was not until the horn of the boat was sounded that the people of the old Zhao family reluctantly walked to the boat.
Cheng Wanwan stood on the shore and waved, saying loudly: "Dad, mother, please pay attention to safety on the road..."
"You have to pay attention to safety in the capital!" Old Mrs. Zhao shouted angrily, "At least three letters a month, do you hear me?"
"I heard it, I heard it!" Cheng Wanwan sniffed, "Take care of yourselves and wait until I get back!"
The big ship slowly moved away, slowly disappeared into the skyline, turned into a black dot, and then nothing.
Cheng Wanwan looked at his two sons, one on the left and one on the right. They were both grown men, and he couldn't help but have red eyes at this moment.
In this era, transportation is extremely inconvenient. I don’t know when we will see each other again after we say goodbye this time. It’s sad to think about it.
Behind her were the mother and son of the Yu family, Cheng Zhao and his wife, He Xiao, the Shen family, and the third young master of the Li family, Li Haoyang, who came to see her off.
"Let's go back." Cheng Wanwan said with a smile, "When the next Sidan gets married, we will get together again. Cherish it when we get together, don't be sad when we are apart, and continue to live your life as you want."
Lu Yingxue asked gossiping: "Sidan, tell my wife what kind of girl you like, and my wife will help you keep an eye on her."
"Master, please pay more attention to Brother Yu." Zhao Sidan's face turned slightly red. "Brother Yu is a few months older than me. Brother Yu must have gotten married first."
This was extremely reasonable, and Lu Yingxue immediately set her sights on her son.
Yu Zhan's scalp was numb and he immediately said: "Jing Si, let's go shopping on the street and buy some things. Let's go."
Shen Zheng raised his hand: "Wait for me, I'll go too."
Although Shen Zheng was only a Sijia Jinshi, born with the same Jinshi, he was still a disciple of the Emperor. And with his own father serving as an official in the court, his official career was not that difficult. If nothing else happened, he should be able to stay in the capital. Of course, he would have an official position. It won't be too high.
Yu Zhan was a second-class Jinshi, ranking higher. On the day of the palace examination, he was selected as a junior official of the eighth rank of Guanglu Temple, and he was considered a close minister of the emperor.
The three of them walked towards the street together, arm in arm.
Li Haoyang stepped forward, cupped his hands and said, "Mrs. Sui, I'll take my leave first."
"If you are free tomorrow, you can come to my house." Cheng Wanwan said, "Dongliu layman has published several new examination question books. They are not yet printed and put on the market. You can copy a copy first and have a look."
Li Haoyang was shocked.
Dongliu layman, isn't that the master behind the Reading Pavilion?
Every month Dongliu layman would publish a booklet of imperial examination questions. Once it was on the market, it would be gone within half an hour. He really couldn't grab it.
It is said that Dongliu Jushi is good at analyzing examination questions. Many of the questions were consistent with this year's exam questions. Some candidates got their scores effortlessly. For a while, Dongliu Jushi became a myth in the capital circle.
He knew that Layman Dongliu and Mrs. Sui knew each other, but he never thought of using this relationship to get the exercise book. However, he did not expect that Mrs. Sui would take the initiative.
Lu Yingxue immediately said: "These books still need to be reviewed by Sister Wanwan before they can be printed. They will be released in about four or five months. If you read the test questions four or five months earlier than others, you will have to score a few more points."
She knew the reasons why Sister Wanwan did this. First, Li Haoyang was Donghua's fiancé and was considered a member of the family. Secondly, Sister Wanwan's tribe was promoted by the emperor, but there were still too few members of the clan who entered the court as officials. If you want your power to be stable and long-lasting, you must cultivate your own power.
With Li Haoyang, a ready-made good prospect, it is natural to provide resources so that this good prospect can become a member of the force as soon as possible.
Li Haoyang was so moved that he fell to the ground: "This junior will definitely live up to Mrs. Sui's expectations and will definitely work hard..."
