People like them are fleeing the countryside because of their illness. They feel particularly insecure. Otherwise, they wouldn't have surrounded their houses and made them look like a small town.

Although the servant was bought and had a deed of sale stamped with a red seal, everyone was still uneasy. They had seen the worst side of human nature and did not believe that a piece of paper could completely restrain a person.

Dongming Ziyu forgot about the problem of housing, and it was too late to build a house now, so he said: "The snack room is in the east wing, so we need to separate a yard and open a small door in the wall. Our family will move to the south wing first.

, when we have time, we will build a row of houses in the back and expand our yard into two. We can live in the front yard and we can live in the back yard."

They would have to move out of this house in the future, so they had to live in it first. Unfortunately, they had a lot of money now, otherwise they would have bought a house in Fengcheng. He took his wife, children, and parents to live in Fengcheng.

Dongzhou's family is as busy as when they first arrived, but their mental state is different. At that time, they didn't even have a place to live, and everyone looked sad and unhappy. Now they are all happy and full of hope.

The next day, I bought two horses, two mules, and four donkeys. I had no choice but to have limited money and could not afford to buy too many horses. However, Dongming Ziyu added some wild grass and grain to their forage.

The physical strength and endurance of animals will gradually become stronger than that of good horses.

Ten days later, the four large carriages were ready. They had left and right windows, front and rear windows, and bamboo curtains. There were twenty seats, and there were pull rods hanging on the roof for people standing to pull. The most ingenious thing was the driver.

People are also in the shed, sitting in low chairs, protected from the wind and rain.

Mrs. Qian walked around the carriage with everyone, praising repeatedly, "It's great. It must be very comfortable to sit on. The windows are so big, it doesn't make you feel stuffy."

Old Man Dong waved his hand and said: "Hitch the animals, let's sit down and have a good time!"

The sound of fast horses came from far and near, very fast, and everyone turned to look. They saw a handsome young man with one arm riding a horse and running into the gate of Dongzhou's house.

"Hey! Hey! Stop!" Zhou Laicai, who was guarding the gate, did not stop him and ran after the horse, "Stop! Someone, stop him!"

Qin Heng reined in the reins and said loudly: "I am here to announce the good news. Young Master Dong Youfu has passed the scholar examination! He is the first in charge of the case!"

When Zhou Laicai heard this, he was so excited that his voice cracked: "Ah! Dong Youfu has won the first place in the exam! Scholar!"

Many people heard this and shouted loudly: "Dong Youfu, passed the exam to become a scholar! The first place in the case!"

"Hahaha, we have a scholar!"

"Scholar! Scholar! First place! First place!"

Mrs. Qian's lips trembled with excitement, and she asked with confirmation: "What? Is Si'er really a scholar?"

Old Man Dong shook his body and was supported by Dong Youtian.

Qin Heng turned over and dismounted, clasped his fists and said, "The second young master sent me down to announce the good news. Dong Youfu has been named the first criminal!"

When Mrs. Qian heard this, she immediately covered her face with her hands, her shoulders shook violently, and tears seeped out from between her fingers.

Old Man Dong also shed a string of tears and wiped them away with his palm, "Okay, okay, okay!"

Dayun supported Mrs. Qian and was so excited that she burst into tears, "Mom, there is a scholar in our family!"

Even Dong Youtian and Dong Youliang's eyes were red, with tears glistening in their eyes, but they were smiling.

Being a scholar is the first step in the imperial examination and the beginning of fame. You don't have to kneel when you meet the county magistrate, and you are exempted from grain tax and corvee.

The girls Li, Liu, Sun, and Xiaoyun also showed their emotions and burst into tears. They cried with joy.

Shuan Zhu laughed loudly, "Why are you crying? Isn't this expected?"

Dong Youyin smiled and said, "That's right, didn't we secretly prepare firecrackers?"

Dong Chunlei shouted: "Take out the firecrackers quickly and light them!"

My voice became more choked up, and I couldn't help but cry.

This was the beginning of their old club's change of direction. With a scholar, they had to think carefully when others bullied one of their own. Scholars could directly see the county magistrate.

Wulang said in a small voice: "Set off firecrackers, set off firecrackers!"

Since Dongming Ziyu contributed the gunpowder recipe, there have also been firecrackers.

Dalang, Erlang, Sanlang, and Silang came out holding firecrackers, and other children gathered around them.

"Crackling..."

"Haha, hahaha, ahhahahaha..."

Amidst the sound of firecrackers and laughter, it was more lively and festive than the Chinese New Year.

Dongming Ziyu walked up to Old Man Dong and pressed several acupuncture points on his back without leaving any trace, fearing that he would faint from joy.

Old Man Dong came to his senses and said: "Go back and burn incense on the ancestor's memorial tablet, and tell them that Si'er has been admitted as a scholar!"

Mrs. Qian wiped her tears with her sleeves and slapped her hands, "Yes, yes, there must be smoke rising from our ancestral graves!"

Ling Yue found it funny, so she leaned into Shangguan Ruoli's ear and whispered: "How big is this smoke!"

Shangguan Ruoli said with a smile: "This is an exaggerated expression."

Mrs. Qian said loudly to Dalang: "Bring the candy quickly and sprinkle wedding candies for everyone!"

"Okay!" Dalang agreed and ran into the house with his brothers.

Old Man Dong waved his hand and said, "I have no preparations today. I will hold a banquet at my house tomorrow and everyone will come to have a feast!"

Dong Chunlei said: "What are you preparing? Everyone brings vegetables, meat and rice, come over and have a fun time!"

Shuan Zhu took the lead and said: "Okay! Let me kill two chickens!"

The rest of the people also went home happily to see what good things they had at home.

The first man and the others came out with a dustpan of candies, and the second man grabbed a handful of candies and scattered them. Both adults and children rushed to grab the candies and eat them, feeling happy.

Dongming Ziyu invited Qin Heng into the courtyard, "Manager Qin, thank you for your hard work. Please come inside!"

Shangguan Ruoli took a few girls to boil water and make tea, while Li took Liu, Sun and Dashan's daughter-in-law and Dahe's daughter-in-law to kill chickens and geese for cooking.

The eldest sister Dayun came over carrying two hams, followed by the eldest brother-in-law Chen Fuxi, carrying a bag in one hand containing potatoes and white noodles.

The younger sister Xiaoyun and his wife came with two chickens, a basket of eggs, half a bag of rice, and a basket of vegetables.

Neighbors nearby came with chickens, ducks, bacon, and wild products, chatting and laughing, and everyone had a sincere smile on their face.

"Get out of the way! Get out of the way!" Dong Shi actually drove a big fat pig over.

Dong Youtian felt a little embarrassed, "Hey, this pig has become so fat. Don't kill it. I'll let Dalang ride to the county town to buy meat."

Dongshi smiled and said: "My father said that this pig is lucky to be able to add food to today's banquet."

Dong Chunlei laughed loudly in the room: "Kill it, kill it, what a rare happy event!"

Soon, the pig's "squeaking" sound came from the yard.

Listening to the excitement in the yard, Dongming Ziyu raised the corners of his lips and asked Qin Heng, "Manager Qin, do you know who is second and third?"
Chapter completed!