In a blink of an eye, the provincial examination is approaching.
Xie Ronghui is going to take the provincial examination, so everyone has been very careful recently, trying not to disturb him no matter what they say or do.
In response, Xie Xiuwen just shook his head and said nothing.
In his opinion, if he really can't stand the harassment, he will be passed up in the future and will be dismissed in the examination.
The exam was coming up in two days, so Xie Xiuwen called his eldest son into the study to talk.
"This is your first time to take part in the provincial examination, so there is no need to feel pressure. My father also took it three times before he was successful. You are still young. Even if you fail this time, there will be many opportunities in the future. Don't be too obsessed with the success of the examination. "
"Yes, father."
Having said that, Xie Ronghui was still visibly nervous.
Xie Xiuwen chatted with him about some poems and songs, and finally talked about the strategy he had asked him to write last month, and Xie Ronghui gradually relaxed.
"I have asked your mother to get started on your marriage to Miss Chen. After you pass the provincial examination, no matter what your score is, you will be employed. If nothing unexpected happens, your wedding date will probably be October."
"Yes, father. Everything is up to you and mother."
Xie Xiuwen patted his shoulder. Xie Ronghui was not as tall as him, almost two inches shorter.
"There is no need to feel any pressure. You are still young. You and your wife will still live here after getting married. You can also choose to continue studying in the academy or study at home. We have no objection. The day after tomorrow is the day of the exam. If you are willing today It doesn’t hurt to read more books, I just need to free up tomorrow and relax.”
"I understand, son, keep this in mind."
Xie Rongzhao learned from his father that his eldest brother had difficulty passing the provincial examination, so he did not dare to put pressure on him. He just helped him make clothes early, hoping that his good luck could help him a little.
Chen Jiaojiao was also a little nervous. Xie Ronghui was still young, but he failed to pass the exam. He would still be a young student in the next scientific examination, but she couldn't control her worry.
She was not worried that Xie Ronghui would not pass the exam, but she was worried that he would fall ill in the examination room.
Chen Jiaojiao was born in the capital, and had seen many cases where she was unable to get up after taking the provincial examination or taking the general examination, so she was naturally worried about her fiancé's health at this moment.
The list of winners will be released in August.
Xie Ronghui is indeed famous.
Disappointment is inevitable.
But fortunately, Xie Xiuwen relieved him of the pressure before the exam, so it's not too ugly now.
Then came the appointment.
The two families specially chose a day to rest. Chen Bo dressed up early, and the lady beside him frequently looked out the door.
Chen Jiaojiao was detained in the backyard and had to send the maid next to her to peek ahead.
Xie Xiuwen treated Xie Ronghui well as his son, and he gave the Chen family all the respect they deserved.
In addition to some jewelry and jade, the betrothal gift also includes one thousand taels of silver as betrothal money.
At first glance, this thousand taels does not seem to be a lot. After all, Xie Xiuwen is already the fourth-rank minister, Zuo Cheng.
But the problem is that everyone knows Xie Xiuwen's origins, and they also know that Xie Ronghui is just his nephew. It's already good to be able to do this.
The betrothal gift of thirty-six tons was not empty. No matter which amount it was, it was very important.
It's not like some people who deliberately expand their twenty-something to thirty-six to save face, just to look good, but in fact they don't have much.
Mrs. Chen San's eyes were almost dazzled when she looked at this raised thing.
"Hey, what kind of material is that? It's sparkling from so far away. Could it be that it's embroidered with gold thread?"
"You're an ignorant person. I heard that it was a piece of brocade that was rewarded by the palace. Tsk tsk, Mr. Xie and Mrs. Xie are really generous. They are willing to hire such a good thing."
Not everyone can use Fu Guang Jin, let alone afford it.
Not only is this thing expensive to make, it is also extremely labor-intensive. In one year, getting fifty horses is already a high yield.
The Holy One also saw that Xie Xiuwen was practical and accomplished in his work, so he rewarded him with a few horses.
Liu Ruolan only took two horses as betrothal gifts, which also means taking them in pairs.
"Look at the pair of jade Ruyi and the box of pearls over there. This Jiaojiao is so lucky to have her husband's family value her so much. If she gets married to her in the future, she will definitely live a comfortable life!"
So obedient, what mother wouldn’t want to hear it?
Mrs. Chen was also happy from the bottom of her heart.
She also didn't expect that Liu Ruolan would be willing to give such a large betrothal gift, knowing that Xie Ronghui was not qualified to take Xie Xiuwen's family property.
Such a large betrothal gift, converted into several thousand taels of silver.
In fact, this is also to give the Chen family face.
Not many of these betrothal gifts actually cost Liu Ruolan money.
Among them, Mr. Xie gave a total of 600 taels of silver notes. The first time he heard that he was given 500 taels for the engagement. This time when they returned to Gaoyang County, the old man gave them another 100 taels.
Not only that, Mr. Xie also asked his old wife to open a private treasury, and specially took out a complete set of hair and face, plus a pair of child jade bracelets, just as the dowry gift from their old couple to Xie Ronghui.
Because he learned that Xie Ronghui was getting married, Xie Xiuran also took out his own personal money, which was not much, one hundred and fifty taels.
Xie Laosan thought that this was the first time that a younger generation would marry a wife, so he also gave her a hundred taels.
Coupled with the fact that the clan leader started it, a group of clan relatives also gave a gift of one hundred taels, and there were also gifts from the Liu family, etc., the total of these things totaled more than one thousand taels.
In addition, there are some things here that were rewarded by the palace. Liu Ruolan has been saving for several years, and she can still be quite decent without spending her own money, but it makes her look good!
Xie Ronghui knew yesterday how much his mother had prepared as a betrothal gift for him. He was shocked and at the same time felt ashamed. He secretly made up his mind to be filial to his parents in the future and not to let them feel cold.
The Chen family is also very particular about family. They did not move a cent of these betrothal gifts and put them all into Chen Jiaojiao's private treasury. They will all be used as dowry when they get married in the future.
In other words, the betrothal gift is 36 dan, and Chen Jiaojiao's own dowry will not be less than 36 dan. This adds up to 72 dan.
Even in the capital, this dowry can be considered generous.
Xie Ronghui came to apply for the job in person, and he was accompanied by several of his younger brothers. They were all handsome young men, which naturally aroused people's discussion.
How can Chen Jiaojiao sit still and calmly?
As soon as she sat down, she stretched her neck and looked out the window again. She didn't know when the little maid would come back.
The handkerchief in her hand was about to be twisted into a rope, and the little maid finally came back to learn the language.
"Miss, the Xie family has prepared thirty-six pigeons of betrothal gifts! And I looked at it carefully. Each piggyback is very solid. There are also two pieces of brocade, but they dazzled all the ladies and ladies. . That’s something that came out of the palace!”
Chen Jiaojiao was also stunned. She obviously didn't expect that her husband's family would be so generous in the future. This spring, they hired a minister, who was only thirty-six years old, and he didn't have anything as rare as a brocade!
