Fang Ji sighed that Mo Ziwan could be so broad-minded at such a young age, and felt that Han Shuxian led by example. Not only did he educate his children well, but his goddaughter, Yuan Wan, was also well educated. But when he heard about Murong Qingyuan's examination, he After getting first place in the exam, I felt even more grateful for Han Shuxian’s character.
After Mo Ziwan finished speaking to Han Shuxian, she started talking about the school. By the way, she also mentioned that Murong Qingyuan came first in the examination and was preparing to take the college examination after the year. So there was Following the above exclamation.
"Uncle Fang, is the college exam difficult?" Mo Ziwan thought about asking about the exam situation so that Murong Qingyuan could be fully prepared and be more confident about getting the best results.
"Of course it's difficult! Some people may study for a lifetime, but they may not be able to pass the examination as a scholar. This shows how difficult it is." Fang Ji replied.
Waiting for Fang Ji to finish, Mo Ziwan replied: "I hope Qingyuan brother's college examination can go as smoothly as the county examination and government examination. But he can't even sleep. He reads books every day and only eats them. It’s in my stomach.”
"That's not okay! Don't get exhausted before the exam day comes." Fang Ji then raised the example of a person who fell down halfway through the exam due to poor health in the past exams, and was eventually carried out of the exam room. .
"When he was in school, after every class, his godfather would send him out for a walk and not let him sit in the room all the time." Mo Ziwan said about Murong Qingyuan's class in the school.
"Your godfather is right. The imperial examination is important, but your health is even more important."
"Uncle Fang, did you take the exam questions from the college exams in previous years?"
"Didn't you get the college exam questions for your brother Qingyuan before? Why haven't you done enough?"
Mo Ziwan shook his head, "I have done it in the county examination and the government examination before, but now it is no longer available." He has already finished his papers. If he can get a few more sets and practice more writing, he will be more confident when the exam comes. But if you want to compete for the first place again, how can you get good results if you don't do more real papers or simulated papers?
Fang Ji walked to the side of the bookshelf, pulled out a stack of papers from a grid and placed it on the table. "See for yourself! If there is something suitable, take it."
Mo Ziyuan immediately put her head in the papers on the table, flipped through them for a while and then looked up at Fang Ji, eyes filled with hope, and said, "Everything is suitable."
When Fang Ji heard this, he spat: "I finally understand, you are here to carry these papers."
Mo Ziwan said: "I'm not here to move. I suddenly had an idea. I'll tell my uncle first."
"Okay, tell me."
Then Mo Ziwan talked about her thoughts, "Uncle, these papers haven't been sorted out yet. Why don't you give them to me? I'll sort them into a volume and then send him a copy. After reading the volumes, if uncle feels If you are satisfied, I can also ask Uncle Xie to print some more for you so that you can use them for the students in the Imperial College."
"This is a good idea, but it's too troublesome for you. Do you have time to sort it out?" Fang Ji knew that Mo Ziwan was busy on weekdays, and he was afraid that she would not have time.
"We're already on vacation, so we just have time." Mo Ziyuan replied.
"As long as you have time."
When leaving the Fang Mansion, the Fang family sent a maid to escort the Mo family's ancestors and grandson out. The maid held a stack of test papers and a cloth bag on her shoulder. The cloth bag contained the return gift from the Fang family to the Mo family.
The Fang family did not intend to give the return gift to fool the Mo family, or to pass it off in front of the poor relatives who came to greet the autumn breeze.
First of all, he gave Mo Ziwan a small box. Inside the box was a pair of silver bracelets carved with vines and flowers that Mrs. Yan selected for Mo Ziwan. Weared it. In addition to the silver bracelet, there is also a flower made of red gold. The petals are as thin as cicada wings, and the veins of each petal are clearly visible, making it very realistic.
When Mo Ziyuan saw the golden flowers in the box, she was amazed. The workmanship was so exquisite, beyond her imagination. The workmanship was exquisite, and it was made of gold. The price must be high. After being surprised, she decided not to give it up. But Mrs. Yan gave Mo Ziyuan an indispensable reason from an elder and asked her to accept it obediently.
After accepting it, he politely thanked Mrs. Yan according to the etiquette of the times.
Not only Mo Ziyuan, but also the Mo family
Everyone has their share, so the Mo couple were given two pieces of brocade, and Murong Qingyuan was given a milky white jade pendant, but there was a touch of green at the bottom of the jade pendant, which looked like a piece of lush grass under layers of white clouds. What Mo Li has is a pair of bead flowers inlaid with pearls the size of beans.
Mo Ziyuan felt that the return gift they gave her was too heavy and did not want to accept the flowers made of gold. Song Nanzhi also thought the same as Mo Ziyuan. She first thought that two pieces of cloth were too much and did not want to accept them. She waved her hand and refused: "Old lady, this cloth It’s too much. If we make a new set of clothes for our whole family, I’m afraid we won’t be able to use them all, and what you gave us is too much. I only need one piece of cloth.”
Mrs. Yan said: "What are you talking about? There is no reason for people to take back something that has been given away." After that, she continued: "If you can't use it now, you can keep it for later. If the servants are obedient, they can also be laid off." Some of them come out as rewards for the servants." Mrs. Yan talked to Song Nanzhi for an hour and a half, and then she found a suitable opportunity to give her instructions again.
Both pieces of cloth felt like they were too much, and when they saw Murong Qingyuan's jade pendant, they refused even more, "It's useless for a little kid to ask for a jade pendant. This thing is probably very expensive, so I'll keep it for Yuanyuan. He You can wear it when it’s old enough.”
There were many reasons why Song Nanzhi didn't want it, but Mrs. Yan also had her own arrangements. When Song Nanzhi said that the jade pendant was expensive, she immediately said: Qingyuan is several years older than Yuanyuan, I think he can fit now Although the jade pendant is not a good thing, the workmanship is very fine. Even if it has a green flaw, good jade is good jade. The jade quality is warm and smooth, and it is not cheap at first glance.
Even Song Nanzhi's hands were not empty. He was carrying a food box. The food box contained some snacks made by the Fang family's kitchen for the Mo family. In addition to the snacks, there was also a chef's specialty dishes. I thought they would bring them back. Eat with family.
The Mo family's ancestors and grandson had no intention of staying at the Fang family for dinner. Instead, they planned to go home after sending the Fang family's New Year gifts. However, they were also prepared. If the Fang family invited them in again, they would So I went into the house and wished him a happy birthday in person. This time they came to Beijing, firstly to buy some New Year's goods and have fun for two days, and also to send the New Year's goods to the Fang family together with them.
Although he was ready to go in and wish the Fang family a happy birthday, as before, he had no intention of staying for dinner. He sat down for a while and then prepared to go home.
They are farmers and the Fang family are officials. Although the Fang family is friendly to people, they suddenly come to the door. Unlike the big families who used to send greetings in advance before visiting each other, the host family is better prepared to welcome guests. When they come to the door suddenly like this, they don't If you don't like them disturbing you, you should also consciously not disturb them too much.
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