Chapter 21 Middle Lift
The family is busy making things at home, such as Schisandra chinensis, walnuts, pine towers, hazel mills, etc., and they will get a lot of things back every day. Jinghan is very happy every day. Although he is tired of going up the mountain every day, the feeling of pulling things at home is really very happy.
In a blink of an eye, September is coming. At noon on the third day of September, everyone was having dinner at home. The old man said to Zhixin: "Zhixin, has the village discussed when to start ginseng plants? But it's time to start."
"Well, I'm going to get a plant in the sixth day of the first lunar month, and then go to get a plant in the ninth day of the first lunar month." Zhixin replied.
"Okay, time is enough. When I get the ginseng plant back, I just have to pick it up." After the old man finished his meal, he put the bowl on the table and then stepped back to sit.
There was a noisy sound outside, and Wenhan quickly put down his bowls and chopsticks and went out to take a look. When he came outside, he saw many people outside his home. The two leaders looked like servants. When the two men saw Wenhan coming out, they quickly said, "We are here to report good news to the old man and the old lady of the Xu family. The fifth master of the Xu family has passed the imperial examination."
When Wen Han heard this, he hurried back to the house, "Grand, my fifth uncle has passed the imperial examination and is here to congratulate him."
The whole family was stunned. The sudden news suddenly made everyone confused. The old man quickly put on his shoes and went downstairs, "Old woman, hurry up and send some red envelopes out. People come to report the good news, so they can't let others go back empty-handed. This is a happy event." The old man went out after he said that.
The old lady quickly took out the red paper, took out a lot of copper wallets and went out with the red envelopes. Xue and Zhixin also went out, and saw many people outside. They didn't know which one brought the firecrackers, so they lit them directly, and there was a crackling sound of firecrackers.
The old man was talking to the person who reported the report, and the man said, "The fifth master of the Xu family is right behind and will be here soon. We are here to report the good news. The fifth master of the high school juren, congratulations, the old man."
The old man was so happy that he couldn't even close his mouth, "Okay, thank you." The old lady just came out and handed the red envelope in her hand to the old man. The old man sent red envelopes to others one by one. "I'm far away and I'm working hard. Don't worry about it."
In this red envelope, the two registered 500 texts for each person, and the remaining 200 texts for each person. Everyone held it in their hands and felt it was quite heavy and happy. The words of congratulations were like they didn't have money, which made the old man so happy that he could hardly find him.
At this time, someone shouted, "The Master Juren is back." The crowd fell into the crowd and came in from outside.
Zhixiang walked to his father and said, "Dad, I passed the exam."
The old man and the old lady both had tears in their eyes, "Okay, I'll pass the exam. We'll prepare things later. Tomorrow we'll go to the graves of the ancestors of the Xu family and tell them this good news, you are the first juren in our Xu family." The old man's hands were a little shaking.
After a while of trouble, all the people who reported the good news left. The Xu family made such a big noise, so naturally everyone in the village knew about it. Some people who were better than the Xu family on weekdays came to congratulate the wedding.
"Uncle Xu, congratulations, Brother Zhixiang has passed the imperial examination, so he is the official." Lin Zixuan's father came over with some things and handed them directly to the old man.
"It's the Xingjia family. Look at you, let's take a look, what else can I get? This old fifth brother just took a juren exam and was not considered an official, so he didn't have to spend money. You should take these things back and give them to your father. He is old and should make up for them." The old man waved his hand and didn't want these things.
"Uncle, our families are not getting along well. If others are not there, I will not go. My father is strong and there is no need for this. Brother Zhixiang has passed the imperial examination this time, so he must have a drink at home, so it's better to keep two more dishes." Lin Xingjia insisted on giving the things in his hand to the old man.
At this time, the village chief in the village also brought a lot of people, and everyone was carrying things in their hands. The old man quickly went over to talk to them, while Xu Zhixin accompanied Lin Xing's family to chat there.
Not long after, many people came to the yard. The village chief said, "Everyone watched Zhixiang grow up. He is his elder. Our village has not passed the Juren for more than 20 years. Zhixiang is good and can be regarded as a glorious family. In this way, our village will hold a drink the day after tomorrow to celebrate Zhixiang's pass. Everyone will come at that time."
The old man quickly said, "No, this wine should be held by my family. How can I let the village hold wine? The day after tomorrow, I will invite everyone to come."
"Okay, Brother Xu, this juren who passed the exam in Zhixiang, but the glory of our whole village, how can you hold wine at your own home? That's it. When the time comes, you can hold wine in the ancestral hall in the village, and everyone will go." The village chief waved his hand and settled the matter.
The old man had no choice but to nod, "Then let me listen to the village chief."
Everyone talked here for a while and then left. It was already evening. The old man wanted to keep them here for dinner, but no one left, and they all said it was too troublesome.
The old lady and Xue led the girls at home to work hard in the kitchen. Today is a festive day, so of course we have to make some delicious food to celebrate. In the afternoon, Chen sent Wenhan and Wencheng to the town to sell some meat, and in the evening, there were meat in many dishes.
The old lady came out of the kitchen and saw the old man still sitting there, she asked, "Where are the people in the village? Why didn't they keep them here for a meal?"
The old man learned what the village chief said just now. After hearing this, Chen said, "Look at this matter, it should be our family's treat. This is a good thing. It's just that the village has come to invite him. We owe this love. Okay, if there is anything in the village in the future, our family will be ahead."
The old man nodded and said yes, the food was ready, and Xue took the girls to put all the food on the table, "Dad, mom, the food is ready, let's have a meal."
Wenxuan and Wenchang came back from outside, holding a small jar of wine in their arms. This was bought by Xue's family at the village grocery store. There is a grocery store at the east end of the village, which is commonly used, but the farmer lives and saves as much as possible and buys less. However, there are about 100 households in the whole village, and only one grocery store is still very profitable.
Seeing the two young grandsons coming back with a jar of wine, Chen quickly took it over, "Okay, we can help grandpa buy wine. We Wenxuan and Wenchang have grown up. Come into the house to have dinner. I have put a lot of meat tonight."
After hearing this, the two little boys quickly went to wash their hands and have dinner.
Everyone sat around the table. The old man, Zhixin and Zhixiang were drinking, and the rest of the people ate. The old man picked up the wine glass and took a sip. "Hey, it's so comfortable. I didn't expect that Zhixiang could pass the imperial examination. The ancestors of our Xu family would bless me. The fourth brother is a scholar, and the fifth brother has become an imperial examination again. I am worth it in my life. Come, Lao Wu, let's take a sip, old son, good."
Zhixiang quickly raised the wine glass, "Dad, it's all your contribution to your old age. If you weren't old, how could you have the honor of your son? Besides, there is also the elder brother. If it weren't for the elder brother's care for these years, how could I study wholeheartedly? Brother, the fifth brother, thank you brother here." Zhixiang raised the wine glass and toasted his father and brother.
The three of them dried up all the wine in the glass. The old man also said to Zhixin: "Boss, I'm sorry to you when I said that. You have been smart since childhood, but at that time, our family was poor and my father didn't have such great ability, so I didn't let you study. If you could study, you would probably be better than the fifth child's exam. Alas, it was my father who delayed you." The old man felt a little sad when he thought of the past.
Zhixin quickly advised the old man, "Dad, don't say that quickly. I am the eldest son, so I should take on this family. Aren't we good now? Dad, look at me, we have two sons and two daughters, and our family is doing well now, and we will be better in the future. Dad, I am very content."
Chen was also a little sad after hearing Zhixin's words. This eldest son has been sensible since he was a child and doesn't have to worry about anything at home. At that time, the family was difficult. The eldest son was only ten years old and followed the work of the mountains and rivers, delaying his study. Later, when he arrived at the fourth son, the fourth son and the fifth son went to study. Speaking of which, the eldest son, the second son, and the third son were at a disadvantage. Especially the eldest son and the second son, the second son died outside for the sake of their family. The old lady couldn't help but shed tears when she thought about the benefits of these sons.
When Xue saw this, she knew that the old lady might be thinking of her second son, so she quickly persuaded her. "Mom, today is a good day for our fifth family, so she doesn't cry. All the past has passed, and our family will be united in the future and live a life together. You have four eldest grandsons, each of them is very smart. Maybe which one can pass the Jinshi exam."
After hearing this, Chen wiped his tears and said with a smile: "No, I have these older grandchildren. Let them study hard. When the time comes, our Xu family will be considered a glorious family."
Wenxuan, who was standing beside him, quickly leaned against grandma, "Don't worry, grandma, grandma, grandma will definitely be better than uncle fifth in the future. Then take grandma to the capital to live, grandma, do you think it's okay?"
After hearing this, Wenchang also came to Chen's side, "Grandma, there is me, and I."
Chen hugged a grandson with one hand and kissed them on their faces, "Okay, my good grandson, grandma is waiting for you to pick me up to the capital."
Chapter completed!