After marrying into the Xue family for more than half a year, Wang Xiuyun sighed that the second brother was indeed the most outstanding son of the Wang family. He was really foresighted and could see things accurately.

This marriage is really good! Although the Xue family is a little inferior in terms of reputation, the days after marriage are much more comfortable and comfortable than when they were married. Jiangnan's

Life is inherently more refined than in the north. The Xue family is wealthy and more sophisticated. The quality of life is very high. Wang Xiulan, a girl from the Earl's family, has not suffered at all materially.

Moreover, the population of the Xue family is simple, her parents-in-law have passed away, and Mr. Xue has not remarried, so there is no one in the inner house who can put pressure on Wang Xiuyun. She is the only one, and those old aunts and grandmothers above are...

He can't put on airs in front of her. Mr. Xue will not be picky and embarrass his daughter-in-law. His brother-in-law, Xue Song, is also respectful and friendly to her. And what satisfies her most is that her husband is very close to her and treats her around well.

It was clean, and there was no charming maid to worry her.

After marrying into the Xue family, her father-in-law intentionally asked her to manage the house and began to gradually try to teach her some inner affairs. She was valued by her father-in-law and her husband, and she was also of noble status. The servants treated Wang Xiuyun with respect and did not dare to neglect or bully her.

She is young, and Wang Xiuyun manages things smoothly.

I heard from my dowry, Aunt Cai, that she married her sister in Rongguo Mansion, but every day she had to respectfully greet her mother-in-law, Mrs. Shi, and serve her every meal. Moreover, she was only the youngest daughter-in-law, so she had to take her turn.

Without her as the housekeeper, all the power in the family is in the hands of the mother-in-law and sister-in-law. It's really a bit like "yellow cypress wood is used as a chime and mallet--it's decent on the outside but miserable on the inside". How pitiful!

Comparing the two, Wang Xiuyun is satisfied. She is an easy-going person and does not have so many strong thoughts. She is very happy when she sees her life going smoothly!

At this time, everything was at its best, and the relationship between the entire Xue family was very harmonious. Xue Song only wanted to have a good relationship with his brother and sister-in-law, and he was always concerned about his and Xue Lin's health, which was the most important thing.

If he had not died young, the shrewd and capable Xue Lin would not have allowed Xue Pan to develop such a bad character. As an imperial merchant, he had a monopoly in some fields and was engaged in business for the royal family and the court.

, then there is no need to work with ordinary businessmen

To make a living through competition, what is more needed is the financial support of the family and the emotional intelligence to be good at handling all aspects of relationships. Xue Lin happens to be a talent in this area. He is versatile and low-key. This is a skill that has been carefully cultivated since he was a child.

And these, Mr. Xue never taught Xue Song. Xue Song didn't care. In this era, the eldest son inherits. This is the case in both China and the West. No one can disobey the established patriarchal rules.

China is relatively relaxed. When a family is divided, the eldest son only gets 70% of the family property. In Western countries, the eldest son inherits almost all the property, and the remaining sons have to find their own way out, even for aristocratic families.

This seems to be one of the reasons why Westerners are more adventurous.

Although he has been in this era for many years, with the outlook and character that Xue Song has established in modern society, even if he were to be placed in Xue Lin's position, he would not be able to adapt. Regarding his future,

He vaguely remembered that his position in the book was that he was appointed by the royal family

, collecting overseas rare treasures for the royal family, and doing business in every province in the world. His life during his lifetime was still very free and easy, which suits him very well. No matter how hard he works, he will become a scholar, not for wealth and glory, but just to be able to

With a decent amulet, everything will be fine.

Let’s talk about it in detail. In the original book, the four major families fell apart. In the final analysis, wasn’t it because they were on the wrong side politically and were therefore liquidated by the new emperor who ascended the throne? The crimes promulgated during the house raids were among the officials and nobles.

Yes, it's not a big deal, it's just a reason to accuse.

Secondly, it was also because they were squandering so much that they could not support themselves financially. But the Xue family is still prosperous now, and the Xue family does not spend as much as the Jia family, so this will not be too much of a problem. Their brothers are not

There will be fights over the family business, as long as he can live a healthy life and raise his offspring strictly. With his understanding of the fate of the four major families, it seems that it can be done to make the Xue family independent!

After Xue Song figured it out, his heart suddenly became enlightened. While he was planning for the future, he was attentively preparing for the scholar's college examination. Master Xue and Xue Lin were very pleased to see Xue Song working hard, and asked Wang Xiuyun and

Housekeeper, you must take good care of Xue Song's food and clothing and nurse him back to health.

Wang Xiuyun accepted this task and was very concerned about Xue Song. Mr. Xue's arrangements for the two brothers were clearly explained to the couple. In this case, the brother-in-law can make a difference, and it is also good for the couple.

What a good thing!

Xue Song, however, moved to the academy and lived at home. Although the conditions were extremely favorable, in that wealthy and comfortable environment, it was difficult to maintain high morale and a tense atmosphere, which would make him feel lazy.

Although everyone has a lot of opinions about those "xx middle schools" that are strict, tense and even a little perverted in modern society, it cannot be denied that to a certain extent, the effect is still very significant. Xue Song is an adult under his skin.

, having enough endurance, he took the initiative to choose the most effective and direct method.

When Wang Xiuyun heard about this, she couldn't help sighing. The food and accommodation conditions in the academy were much worse than those in Xue's mansion. The students were only allowed to have one book boy to take care of them. They didn't expect a student like Xue Song to grow up in wealth.

The young master also has such ambition and endurance. Wang Xiuyun has only seen these in her determined second brother.

"The second brother is not an ordinary person. He will definitely be successful in the future!" Wang Xiuyun couldn't help but praise in front of her husband. Xue Lin was very happy when he heard his wife say this. The brother is outstanding and the uncle and sister-in-law are harmonious.

What a good thing! At this time, the whole family is very united and has a harmonious relationship. I never thought that one day, estrangement and suspicion would arise between each other!

In this way, in a closed academy, he read and wrote articles day and night. After several months of intensive study, the academy examination finally came. Xue Song breathed a sigh of relief. There was a feeling that no matter what, there would be a result. For the time being, it was okay.

He felt relieved. Unexpectedly, after so many years, he would go to the examination room again and relive the heart-pounding and sweat-inducing feeling of the past.

The examinations for scholars are divided into county examinations, government examinations and college examinations. Although it is troublesome to go through three examinations, the difficulty of the examination is the lowest among the formal examinations of the imperial examination. Xue Song's homework on weekdays is not bad. He also received a high degree in his previous life.

Educational, with memories

When he came to this world, he was like an artist who "brought money to join the group" and took advantage of it. This year, he worked hard and made great progress. Although it was not easy to pass the exam, it was still relatively smooth.

, feeling good about oneself.

After a few days, the results of the college examination came out. Xue Song was on the list and he became a scholar.

On the day when the results were released, everyone in the Xue family was beaming with joy. Mr. Xue smiled heartily. After taking out a thick red envelope and giving it to the policeman who came to announce the good news, he also ordered the housekeeper to distribute a month's worth of money to all the servants in the family.

As a reward, the servants and maids serving around Xue Song will receive an extra month.

Master Xue was overjoyed, and Xue Lin and Wang Xiuyun were also happy. Wang Xiuyun ordered the kitchen to carefully arrange a sumptuous banquet, and opened a jar of fine wine that had been buried for more than ten years under the plum blossom tree. The family gathered together

, to celebrate Xue Song.

Master Xue drank a few drinks. He was very happy today. Although the status of scholar is not particularly prominent, it is the first step for scholars to seek fame. With this status, they are distinguished from ordinary people.

Scholars do not need to kneel down when they meet an official. If they make a mistake, they cannot use punishment to get rid of it.

With this kind of treatment, the title must be removed. Moreover, the scholar has the right to wear a long gown with a coiled collar, a square scarf on the head, and long boots on the feet. The scholar can also wear a sword and go out to study as he pleases without being subjected to any harassment.

There are no restrictions. Unlike ordinary people, they must have a road opened by the government to guide them when traveling far away.

Speaking of which, although the Xue family is an imperial merchant, the head of the family does not have any actual position or title. Xue Song, including Xue Lin, is actually just a white man. They are essentially the same as ordinary people. It's just that the ancestors of the Xue family have

They have great achievements, their family is rich, and they have relatives to rely on, so everyone respectfully calls them 'Young Master'!

In the future, Xue Lin will inherit the family business, but Xue Song will become a side branch, and his status will be greatly reduced. Now, at least, he has the status of a scholar to protect his body, and he, as a father, can rest assured!

In addition, Xue Song strives for success, and those who pass the exam are still talented students. The government will give them four taels of silver every month, and they will also distribute some oil, rice, fish and so on during the New Year. The Xue family is rich and does not care about these small amounts of silver, but

What is rare is this face. If you tell it, his Xue family

He has also become a promising scholar, which is also glorious among relatives. For example, my daughter-in-law's brother-in-law, the second political son of the Jia family, is much older than Xue Song, and he even has a son, but

Nowadays, I can’t even get the reputation of being a scholar!

Mr. Xue praised Xue Song with a smile, and said kindly: Good boy, you have worked hard the past few days, go and have a good time, don't be stingy with money, invite your classmates and friends to have wine and have fun.

"However," Mr. Xue changed the subject: "My father saw you in the hospital examination. It shows that your child is both talented and has endured hardships and can calm down. If you stop there, it will be delayed.

.The provincial examination will be held in less than two years. My father will find a good academy for you. You should prepare carefully. If you are lucky enough to pass the examination, the Xue family will be glorious!"

In the midst of his dying illness, he sat up in shock! Xue Song: "No, I don't want to!"

While she was dumbfounded and thinking about how to escape, Wang Xiuyun suddenly turned pale and felt unwell. Xue Lin quickly asked the maid to help her back to her room to sleep, and sent someone to ask the accustomed Doctor Mo to come for consultation.

Everyone thought that Wang Xiuyun had been working hard these past few days and was tired. Unexpectedly, after checking her pulse, Doctor Mo congratulated Xue Lin with a smile: "Young mistress has a slippery pulse, which is good news. It's only been more than a month now, so it's not obvious yet."

.The first three months is the most unstable time of pregnancy. You must be careful to give birth well!
Chapter completed!