The news that Xie Xiuwen learned about Yuan naturally spread quickly throughout the city. After Wang Jin learned the news, he immediately came to congratulate him in person.
Wang Jin's results this time were not bad, he won 16th place. If he tries hard next year, he might have a chance.
This time, there were 80 people selected to be elected in the city, and Fan Xing won the 69th place. Although he won the election, he himself was not happy.
With such a ranking, it is conceivable that next year's examination will be hopeless.
Xie Xiuwen and Wang Jin attended the Luming Banquet together. Since he already had a wife, he tried his best to keep a low profile and did not want to draw attention to himself.
But whatever you are afraid of, come back.
After three rounds of drinking, an adult tried again and again, obviously intending to recruit him as his son-in-law.
Xie Xiuwen had no choice but to think that he already had a wife and two children, so he really didn't dare to climb higher.
Such rhetoric naturally made several officials feel quite regretful.
It's rare to see such a young talent. It's a pity that since they already have a family, of course they can't make their daughter a concubine, and they can't force Duke Jie Yuan to divorce his wife.
However, there was a governor, Shi, who pressed hard again and again. After Xie Xiuwen politely refused twice, he was really a little impatient. At this moment, Zhao Yue appeared.
The long history official was a fifth-grade official and also came from the imperial examination. He originally wanted to recruit Xie Xiuwen as his son-in-law, but as for the country woman, he just divorced her.
However, with Zhao Yue's intervention, he did not dare to mention it any more.
However, he still looked at Xie Xiuwen twice.
After all, he really couldn't think of how the two of them got connected, one was a boy from Gaoyang County, and the other was the son of a distinguished nobleman from the capital.
Fan Xing also participated in this Luming Banquet. The Fan family's status in the city has dropped significantly. The Fan family was also implicated in the previous corruption case. Fortunately, Fan's father acted quickly and spent a large amount of money. He finally kept his reputation, but his official position was demoted, which is good to say, at least he was not demoted to the end.
Because of this, Fan Xing did not dare to be arrogant outside and acted much more low-key than before.
A total of seventeen people from Mingshan Academy were on the list this time, and they once again became the focus of the whole city.
"As expected of a student taught by Mr. Xu, he is indeed knowledgeable and insightful."
"Yes, students taught by people like Mr. Xu must have a big picture. I don't know how many people will be named on the gold list next year."
After Xie Xiuwen attended the Luming Banquet, he would return to his hometown to prepare for next year's examination.
Zhao Yue also mentioned to him the plan to go to Beijing together. Xie Xiuwen was naturally extremely grateful and thanked him repeatedly.
The afternoon in Xiejiazhuang was originally quiet. At this time, most people were resting at home, preparing to go to the fields to work again later. A sudden sound of gongs and drums naturally alarmed the villagers.
Grandma Xie has been counting the days at home, and her mood has obviously improved in the past two days.
Counting the days, the results should be released the day before yesterday. If the second child had won, the news would have come back a long time ago, but there has been no news until now, so I guess he failed.
Because of this, a big stone fell in Xie Grandma's heart. She felt a lot more relaxed, and her appetite improved a lot for two days in a row.
Grandpa Xie, on the other hand, was somewhat disappointed that it was so late and he had not been able to wait for the good news to come.
Xie Xiuwen has three sons, and the hope of being the leader of the family has always been on Xie Xiuwen. Now that there is no good news, he naturally feels a bit resentful in his heart.
After studying at Mingshan Academy for one year, you still haven’t succeeded?
The old couple had their own thoughts. Grandma Xie knew that the old man had been looking forward to the second child's high school, and no matter how happy she was, she didn't dare to show it.
Hearing the sound of gongs and drums outside, Mr. Xie's heart was moved. Could it be that there was good news?
After waiting for a moment, he was sure that the sound of gongs and drums was getting closer and closer to home, and then Grandpa Xie was overjoyed.
He had just reached the front hall when Xie Laifu rushed in.
"Congratulations, uncle! My brother Xiuwen was selected for the exam, and now he is the master of the exam!"
One sentence lit up the atmosphere of the entire Xie family.
It was the county government officer who came to announce the good news.
Looking at this posture, if it was just an ordinary master, he would definitely not be so grand.
When the people were invited in, Mr. Xie realized that it was Mr. Liu and another man wearing official uniforms who came.
"Congratulations, uncle. Congratulations, uncle. I learned about Duke Yuan in the article. Our county magistrate had something to do and couldn't get away for a while, so he sent Lord Bo and I to go on a special trip. This is a hundred dollars specially given by the county magistrate. Two lines of silver as a congratulatory gift."
The county magistrate is so happy!
During his tenure, a Duke Jie Yuang was born, which should be counted among his political achievements.
In the future, his promotion or transfer back to the capital will all be part of his merit.
Originally I wanted to come in person, but I was really worried because my wife was giving birth at home, so I sent the county magistrate and the principal to come.
"Thank you very much. I would also like to ask my nephew to tell the county magistrate for me. The common people and others are very grateful."
"This is a reward of two hundred taels of silver specially approved by the county magistrate to be given to Xie Juren. After all, it can be regarded as a win for us Gaoyang County students."
A total of three hundred taels of silver, Xie Grandma looked at it with envy.
Although she didn't want Xie Xiuwen to win the election, looking at the three hundred taels of silver, she didn't want them all to fall into the hands of her second wife.
It's just that Liu Ruolan is here now, and the person who sent it is the Liu family's brother-in-law. No matter how poor Mr. Xie is, he will not be greedy for this money.
"From the second son's family, you should take this money for Xiuwen first. When I go to Beijing to take the exam next year, I will still need to spend it."
"Yes, father."
After Liu Ruolan saluted, he took the order and took the money.
Grandma Xie was so angry that her breathing became rapid. After sending everyone away, she naturally brought up the money matter again.
Now that Liu Ruolan has a son, she is no longer as submissive as before, and she has no shortage of money now, so naturally she doesn't want to have any more disputes with her parents-in-law because of this.
"Father, there are three hundred taels of silver in total, of which one hundred taels are a congratulatory gift from the county magistrate. Why don't we put this one hundred taels into the public account temporarily? After all, my husband will go to Beijing to take the exam in the future, and there are some favors in the family, so we have to rely on him. The eldest brother and the third brother."
Liu Ruolan said this so openly, and Mr. Xie felt that she was very sensible in not accepting all the money.
"That's alright. Two hundred taels of silver should be enough for the second son to go to Beijing to take the exam."
"That's fine. When you come to Beijing in the future, don't ask for money from me, an old woman."
Grandma Xie knew that at this point, the old man would definitely let his second son come to Beijing, but there was no rush. She had no objection now. Anyway, his second son would not come to Beijing until two or three months later. By then she would be seriously ill again. We are not afraid that they will not hand over the money.
Liu Ruolan even glanced at her mother-in-law in surprise, why are you so talkative today?
(End of chapter)
