Liu Ruolan's father Liu Shen was just an ordinary scholar. Apart from the tax-free land, he had no other benefits, which was no better than Xie Xiuwen.
Xie Xiuwen was a local student, and he received monthly silver and rice grains from the court, which was enough for one person.
Liu Shen gave up the idea of taking the scientific examination more than 20 years ago, mainly because the cost of studying was too high. Although he himself was a scholar, he had to support his family. If he continued to take the scientific examination, he would not be able to do so. Able.
So Liu Shen opened a private school early and built a bamboo house next to his home, mainly to help some young children enlighten themselves.
After a month, Father Liu will probably be able to earn a few taels of silver.
Without such an income, his sons would not be able to call themselves wives or build new houses.
There are three brothers in Liu Ruolan's family, and she is the youngest. Before she got married, she could be said to be the favorite of the family. Whenever she returns to her parents' home, her parents are the happiest, and her brothers are also happy to keep her for a few more days. .
An hour later, when Xie Xiuwen and the others appeared at the door of Liu's house, baby Xie Rongzhao was riding on a wild goat.
Of course, a rope was tied around the wild goat's neck, and the other end was held by Xie Xiuwen's hand.
When Uncle Liu saw this, he almost jumped over in fear. This was a wild goat, not the kind that he raised at home with a docile temper. How dare they let their child ride it like this!
Several men from the Liu family hurriedly picked up the child and tied up the wild goat. Only then did they have time to talk to their sister and her husband.
As for Xie Rongzhao, he had been dragged away by several cousins long ago.
Liu Shen was naturally happy when he saw the wild goat they had brought. He stroked his beard and said, "Ruolan, did your son-in-law catch this goat?"
"Dad, you really think highly of him this time!"
Liu Ruolan smiled and explained the origin of the wild goat clearly.
By the time she finished speaking, everyone in the room was stunned.
Is Xie Rongzhao's luck too good?
"Is this really what Sister Zhao caught?"
"Dad, why did I lie to you about this kind of thing? Guobao is very lucky. He even dug up medicinal materials a few days ago. If it hadn't been for this, I'm afraid Lang Jun's trip to the academy would have been delayed again."
When business was mentioned, Liu Shen's expression became much more serious.
"Have you thought about it?"
Xie Xiuwen also had a serious look on his face and sat up straighter: "Back to my father-in-law and my son-in-law, I have already thought about it. Even if it is for myself, I have to fight again. Besides, I can't let Ruolan and Guabao suffer injustice with me." .”
Now he is just a scholar, which is still too low.
If he can pass the exam, not only in Gao County, but also in Gao County, even the county magistrate will not dare to look down on him anymore, and a domineering family like the Fang family will not take action against the Xie family easily. .
Whether it is for yourself or your family, continuing the scientific examination is the best choice.
"It's good if you can figure it out. I'm relieved if Ruolan marries you. I heard that Guabao was ill a few days ago. Is he feeling well now?"
"Don't worry, father-in-law, everything is fine."
The Liu family also knew what kind of person the Xie family's mother-in-law was, but they felt that Liu Ruolan lived with Xie Xiuwen, and they had always had a deep affection as husband and wife, and they had a good baby, so they couldn't embarrass Xie Xiuwen anymore.
Now that Xie Xiuwen is willing to retake the scientific examination, several uncles and uncles in the Liu family also feel that if they become successful, then their sister's good days will come.
Although the scholar and the juren were only one provincial examination away, their statuses were completely different!
Scholars are just generals who have entered the threshold of the scientific examination, while candidates can be called lords and can discuss local county affairs with the county magistrate.
Xie Xiuwen told his family before going out that he would rest here for one night before going back.
Xie Grandma is not unhappy about this. It would be better if she doesn't come back. If she doesn't come back, they can eat well and openly, so as not to be accused of being partial again!
Xie Rongzhao is also happy to live in her maternal grandfather's house, because her grandfather and grandmother absolutely protect her, and even if a certain aunt doesn't like her, they can only stare at her.
The elder son of the Liu family is Uncle Liu's eldest son. He is twelve years old this year and has begun to grow taller. Now he is no shorter than Liu Ruolan.
Liu Dalang liked Xie Rongzhao and was willing to hold her wherever he went.
The eldest aunt is also happy to see the results. Anyway, Xie Rongzhao is still young now. As for cousins, it doesn't hurt to get closer. But if you wait for another two years, you can't be so casual anymore.
"Cousin, you are very good at reading, but I am not good at it. I can't remember a lot of things."
Liu Dalang smiled and touched the top of her hair: "That's because you are still young. You are already very good at knowing so many words and memorizing so many poems."
Xie Rongzhao said with a proud face: "My father and mother-in-law taught me."
Liu Erlang came over and kissed her on the face: "My dear, you smell so good!"
If an adult said this, it would inevitably be a bit awkward.
But the person who said this was just a ten-year-old boy, so naturally it wouldn't be embarrassing.
"Second cousin, let's go out and play. Don't affect the eldest cousin's study."
Although the Liu family's family is relatively well off, if they want their children to study, they have to select talented ones.
For those without talent, it would be enough to be able to read and write and calculate accounts.
For example, among the several uncles in the Liu family, only the eldest uncle studied for a few more years and reluctantly became a scholar. The other uncles were not good at studying, so they stopped thinking about it early. When it comes to farming, those who need to learn crafts should learn crafts.
Liu Erlang started his education at the age of six. After studying for a few years, he realized that he was not a student. Now he studies for half a day and spends the rest of the time helping the family, either working in the fields or chopping firewood.
In the evening, Xie Xiuwen held Xie Rongzhao's little hand and walked in the yard to eat.
"Dad, do you think it would be good if we make money together with a few uncles?"
Xie Xiuwen was just stunned for a moment before he understood what she meant.
If you work with the Xie family, the final benefits are destined to go to the middle school, and 80% of the 10% will go to the big house. Guabao is not happy, so he wants to find someone from the Liu family. make money.
"What do you want to do to make money, baby?"
Guobao pouted: "I met an old man last time and he taught me how to cook a few dishes. Can we open a restaurant?"
Xie Xiuwen raised his eyebrows and then laughed after a moment: "Good boy, it's not that easy to open a restaurant. And with our family background and that of the Liu family, if this business is good, we may not be able to protect it."
The implication is that if the business is too good and blocks other people's roads, the shop or the prescription will have to be robbed.
Xie Rongzhao choked and then remembered that there was a wealthy Fang family in the town.
Xie Rongzhao was a little frustrated. He finally thought of a way to get the money, but he didn't expect to be blocked so quickly.
Xie Xiuwen couldn't bear to see his daughter disappointed, so he added: "However, we can sell our son and make friends with the powerful people in the county."
