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After leaving another business, Cui Po asked all the way and came to Fangshi Street, located in the west of the city. He saw that the entire street market was well-organized. It seemed that it was set up in Chang'an. Many shops selling similar goods were gathered together. Before he bought two pancakes in a small shop, Cui Po also wandered around casually. The street market was crowded with people, and there were many clothes. The foreigners who were strange and not like the Tang people, opened shops or traded, which was different. Soon after, he was thirsty, and Cui Po was pushing a cart to sell tea next to the street and learned that this place in the north of Dingzhou had passed Youzhou from then on. Tanzhou was a place where the Xi tribes, Khitans, Shiwei tribes gathered, so there were many foreign people here.

After chatting with the old man for a long time, Cui Po resigned and bought a thin silk shirt for his mother, pomegranate and loquat at the "Qianjifang" in the "Qianjifang", and then went to "Suyuzhai" to buy four ebony hairpins, and then went to "Tonghetang" to buy many valuable supplements. After buying three boxes of pine nuts, Cui Po saw that it was getting late and no longer delayed and walked towards the city gate.

When he left the city, he saw a few car families picking up the car to attract customers. Cui Po stepped forward to ask, paid twenty cents and got one. He arrived home soon, which was quite convenient. He couldn't help but smile and regretted his past ignorance, and the school of the Hui tribe was just running with his legs.

After entering the village, he came to his own courtyard and reached out to knock on the door. Only twice, he heard the crisp sound of pomegranate: "Come, come, madam, it must be the young master who is back!" Before the speech was finished, the door had already creaked open, and the bright smile of pomegranate flashed out. Seeing that she was cute, Cui Po couldn't help but free up his hand to shave her nose, which scared her so much that she screamed and dodged aside.

Cui Po entered the house and walked towards the main hall. Seeing his mother holding the door of the hall with her forehand, loquat was holding her side. Cui Po felt a soreness in his nose, and felt a hot feeling that she had never experienced before. He ran two steps and called out "Mother" and hugged Cui Lu. He could no longer help but tears in his eyes and burst into tears. At this moment, Cui Po felt that his heart, which had been drifting since the future generations, was finally put into practice today. "I have a home, and I have relatives who are waiting to return home! Let these people who love me live a better life is the greatest meaning of my life... Cui Po said to himself in his heart.

As soon as he did this, he scared the pomegranate and loquat, which made Cui Lu feel sad. He felt that his son abandoned school and supported his family at a young age. He was really wronged and couldn't help but burst into tears. He looked like a mother, a filial piety picture.

But Pomegranate next to him was smart. Although he was hurting his life experience and his eyes turned red, he interrupted and said, "Young Master, I am so old, I don't know how embarrassed!" Cui Po's mood gradually calmed down at this time. He was so embarrassed that he hurriedly wiped his tears, wiped his mother and helped her sit on Hu's bench. He spoke, "Pomegranate, if you dare to say this, your gift will be gone."

"What gift? Is there mine? Good master, let me see it. Will I make your favorite 'dished rice' for you later? Pomegranate said hurriedly.

Her behavior caused a burst of laughter. She took out gifts to show them one by one. Seeing that these things were unusual and were not something that she could enjoy at home, she asked urgently for the reason. Cui Po knew her thoughts and explained what happened today in detail. He took out an ebony hairpin and put it on her. At this point, Cui Lu felt at ease and felt infinite joy in her heart.

Cui Po took two other shirts, called pomegranates, and loquat: "You two grew up with me, and they were like brothers and sisters. They rely on you to be filial to me on weekdays. The family is poor, and you have suffered a lot on weekdays. Today, I will use these two shirts to express my gratitude."

Seeing that the pomegranate was novel in style, elegant in color and slightly shining, it was made of fine silk. She had seen it at the squat Aunt Liu, and naturally knew it was of great value. She couldn't believe it for a moment and pointed at herself and said, "Is this for me?"

Cui Po only felt funny and sad: "That's right, you have one piece of loquat and this hairpin. You guys go to the inner room to change it, let me and my mother see it."

The two looked at the shirt in a daze, and then looked at the lady. After seeing the lady nodding, they believed that this was true. They were grateful and surprised, but they could not stop the love for beauty. They carried their clothes and ran into the inner room. Cui Po ran to Cui Lu again and asked her to change it for herself. Cui Lu felt that his son was even more different today. When he saw him, he couldn't bear to go against his thoughts, so he also went to the inner hall to change it.

After half a stick of incense, the three of them walked out. Cui Po saw his mother wearing the new royal blue dress with light-bottomed plum blossoms, looking dignified and beautiful, and had a family demeanor. He had a lot of kindness in his eyes, just like Guanyin Master. He blurted out and said: "Mom, you are so beautiful." Cui Lu's face turned slightly red: "This child is asking for a beating." Cui Po laughed and helped his mother sit down, and then went to see the twin sisters in a blink of an eye.

The same little face and the same new shirt made the already beautiful two girls look a little more beautiful, but there was a beautiful hemorrhoid on the lips of the loquat, but it was much quieter than pomegranate. It was not as steady as pomegranate, but just glanced at her secretly. When Cui Lu saw the beauty of the two, he couldn't help but sigh: "What a pair of beauties." The face of the loquat was even redder. Even pomegranate shyly lowered his head and murmured: "Madam..." The children's relationship made the mother and son smile.

Cui Po then handed the pine nut sugar to the two of them. When the pomegranate was taken in his hand, he shouted: "Young Master, what I have seen in this candy is from the 'Old Bawei'! I want 32 cents a box, don't you spend money randomly?"

"I won this bonus today so I can be generous and let you eat it. You can eat it. I don't know when the next time it will be." Cui Po said that, and when he saw the loquat, he walked up to him and whispered: "Thank you, Master."

"Family, why are you polite?" At this moment, Cui Po was so happy. He was lonely and had three close relatives today. This warm taste was like drinking mellow wine, which was so intoxicating.

That night, the simple courtyard was filled with laughter and joy, so don’t add a touch of warmth. Although there was a holiday one day, the next morning, Cui Po still got up early, put on thick clothes, decocted the tonic, and then started to clean up the old miscellaneous items in the courtyard. Later, when the two girls heard the news, they also got up to wash and came to help. It took more than half an hour and the entire courtyard was completely renovated.

The two girls went to serve Cui Lu again and stood up to wash. Seeing that the medicine had arrived, Cui Poduan went forward and asked his mother to take it. At this moment, suddenly he heard a knock on the door. Poliu ran to open the yard gate. Seeing that the people were so popular, he didn't know him. The girl who was following behind was Sirong who had been there that day, so he shouted inward: "Young Master."

Cui Po walked over and saw that it was the patriarch who led Sirong to stand at the door. He was surprised, but his feet did not delay. He quickly stepped forward and bowed and said, "I don't know that the patriarch is here, and I have missed the farewell to welcome him. I hope to forgive him." However, he heard a chuckle behind Cui Zhili, and he looked down and saw that his sleeves that had been rolled up because of his work were still the same, so the courtesy seemed inappropriate.

"You don't need to be polite," Cui Zhijie said after glaring at Sirong.

Ignoring Sirong's grimace, Cui Po hurriedly welcomed Cui Zhili to the main hall. After another greeting, everyone sat down. Cui Po brought a bowl of white water. "The house is simple, and I'm slow to treat the distinguished guests." The pomegranate next to him took out yesterday's pine candy to entertain Sirong. After Cui Po established himself in Cui Lu's family, he secretly wondered why the clan leader came.

It turned out that Cui Zhili saw this nephew shining brightly yesterday. His talent was incredible and he was also very talented. Yesterday, the wise men in the state recognized that this son would achieve extraordinary achievements in the future. After Cui Zhili returned home, he was the one who could not let go of him. After thinking about it for a long time, he felt that he could no longer look down on him. When this son succeeded in the future, he would not make a favor for himself or his descendants. Even if this son did not succeed, he could still get a reward for his descendants. It would be beneficial to cherish the good reputation of the clan, which was really beneficial without any harm. He had a certain idea, so Sirong led the way to the door early in the morning.

Cui Zhili deserves to be the leader of the clan. He picked up the coarse pottery bowl and drank it, and sighed: "My brother and sister, to be honest, it is really my negligence as the leader. It has been ten years since my brother and sister returned with his son to help his spirit. The servant is busy all day long and he is not at the time to visit him. He also asked his brother and sister not to blame him." Cui Lu must have said the words of gratitude. She was originally from a scholarly family, and this statement is very reasonable.

Cui Zhili said a few politely, and then said: "In the literary meeting held by the envoy, Lord Liu, yesterday, my nephew was more talented than his peers. He was highly appreciated by all the wise men in Dezhou and was recommended as the first young man. I am afraid that the great name of the nephew is not unknown to the scholars in Dingzhou City. After a while, my nephew's poems were sung by the Jiaofang, and it was not a false saying that it was famous all over the world. Yesterday, Lord Lord Liu asked me if my nephew participated in the prefectures. If so, there would be no problem with my nephew's talent. Then, after two months, I should go to Beijing to participate in the exam. Today I am here to ask for this matter."

Cui Lu heard the praise from the patriarch and felt extremely happy. His son was praised by many people, and he even made the patriarch come in person. He really helped him with his pomegranate and loquat. His face was slightly red with a little excited. Only Sirong heard his cousin say yesterday and even discussed this person with her until late at night, so he was not too surprised at this time.

After Cui Lu was delighted, his sorrow immediately rose: "Although Cui Po is already an adult, he is young after all. What's more, this journey of thousands of miles, let alone the necessary horses and book boys, even if they don't have that cost, how can they go?" But he slowly said, "So quickly?"

"Scientific investigation is scheduled to be held every November. This thousand-mile itinerary is a matter of time. After arriving in Beijing, you still have to enroll in the doors of famous masters. It is even more necessary to follow the usual situation. Nephews must go early and wander around. The so-called 'reading thousands of books and travel thousands of miles' is also more interesting, and they can gain some knowledge and meet talents from all over the world to exchange and discuss. However, nephews are young, so this is done." Cui Zhili explained in detail.

Cui Po had heard this for a long time and knew the details that he did not want his mother to make things difficult for him. He also knew that there were many scientific research projects. At this time, it was really difficult for him to compete with the other students in Beijing. So he stepped forward and said: "I am grateful to the patriarch for his sincere care. I will definitely repay you in the future. But now my family is weak and I can't bear to leave. Besides, I know that my knowledge is still shallow and it is not enough for the scholars in the world to compete for the strength of the people. It will be not too late to go to Beijing to take the exam in a few years."

His mother felt sad, but she could only do this. Fortunately, Po'er was still young and did not delay it.

Cui Zhili pondered for a moment, and it was no surprise that such a result was as expected by him.

: "It's good. Although my nephew is very literary, he is too young after all, and it's not bad on this basis. The number of people admitted to the Jinshi class itself is too small. In addition to poetry and essays, there are also subjects such as calligraphy and current affairs. My nephew also needs to work hard and prepare carefully. After reading for another two years, you will be more confident and will not be frustrated."

Speaking of this, Cui Zhili slowly stood up and winked at Sirong. Sirong ran out. He took out a ingot of silver from his arms and put it on the table. Cui Po looked at it and was about five taels. He quickly stepped forward and said, "Class leader, you must not. My mother and son have taken care of you so much, and I dare not accept this silver again."

Waving his hand, Cui Zhili said slowly: "Be more frugal, plus the money and food provided by the clan, this is enough for two or three years of service. I have already explained to the library that you don't have to live there permanently. You can go there a few times a month and clean it up. Just study your homework more often! Don't talk too much, and I will give me a Jinshi in the future, even if I have a gratitude. If you are really grateful, don't call me the leader again in the future. Just call me "Uncle" and I will no longer call you "Nephew, nephew" and just call you "Shiyilang" and the family will also look closer. What do you think?"

Cui Po was free and easy by nature and knew that Cui Zhili was also an investment, but it was very beneficial to himself and his family. Besides, he was happy to be able to get so much attention from others. He no longer refused, bowed and called out again, "Uncle" made Cui Zhili laugh. At this time, he heard the sound of the gate of the courtyard. After a while, Sirong led a man who looked like a coachman in. The man was holding two pieces of satin in his hand and some precious medicinal materials were hanging on his fingers.

"These are for the body to be nourished by your younger brother and sister. You have taken good care of your mother. It's really hard for her to do so many years!"

"Respect the teachings of uncles." Then Cui Lu came forward to thank him. After another wave of courtesy, Cui Zhili went with a reluctant love.

After seeing off the carriage and returning to the hall, Pomegranate stared at Cui Po with big eyes and turned around Cui Po twice, only making Cui Po feel uncomfortable: "What are you doing strangely in the gods?"

"I'll see what happened to the young master. Suddenly I saw that he became so powerful. Even the patriarch came to give us gifts. Last time I heard Uncle Gao say that this patriarch is a big man. Even the officials in the state were polite when they saw him." Pomegranate said with a frown and said with a frown.

"He is the patriarch, we are the clan members. What's wrong with him?"

"Does anyone give me five taels of silver? Are anyone giving me silk and precious medicinal materials? Besides, why don't you care about it?"

"Pomegranate..." Turning his head and seeing that it was the wife who spoke, Pogranate stuck out his tongue at the young master, stood aside, and didn't dare to say anything more.
Chapter completed!