Qi Qiuchuan gradually disappeared, and his back was finally invisible.
The tribesmen looked at each other, obviously not knowing how to end it. They were on the wrong team before, and now it seems it is too late to make up for it.
The person with the most complicated mood was the patriarch Qi Zhuchang. He could neither stand nor walk. He was so embarrassed that he could not speak.
The atmosphere at the scene was like this autumn wind, feeling cool and without any warmth.
After a long time, Qi Yu sighed and said: "Clan leader, you should write a page of documents, so as to prove that I will establish a new family from now on, and I will no longer have anything to do with your Qi family..."
Qi Zhuchang thought about it for a while and tried to save it: "Ah Man, we can discuss the matter of expulsion. You really don't need to be so serious. I can promise you that no one from the clan will make things difficult for you in the future."
"Haha, if I hadn't been selected as a scholar, would you have said that?" Qi Yu smiled faintly, shook his head and said, "I don't want to say anything more to hurt my face, and don't ask anymore. From now on, we
If we meet again, I will call you Qi Weng."
"This... I hope you will think again!"
"Uncle, there is no need to persuade me anymore, I have made up my mind."
"..."
With a sigh, Qi Zhuchang left with a complicated mood.
The crowd also dispersed, and in the end only Qi Yu's family and his relatives were left.
A group of people sat on the ground and started discussing.
At present, the ancestral house has been burned down. Even if it is rebuilt, it will not be a matter of a day or two.
Homeless, the fact is before our eyes.
Liu Shouye thought for a while and suggested to Mrs. Zhou: "My mother-in-law, it does take time to rebuild the old house. Why don't you come to my house to live for a while first and then make plans. My yard is relatively spacious and there are free rooms, which is very convenient."
It’s convenient. Besides, Quan’er is still pregnant, so she shouldn’t worry too much. The more stable she is, the better. Also, her mother can still take care of her."
It also makes sense.
Mrs. Zhou nodded and cast a questioning look at her son.
Qi Yu is also thinking about it. In terms of relationships, there are only four places where he can stay overnight.
The first is the home of my two uncles, but the journey to the county town is quite long, so it must be tiring. Then there is the home of my sister Qi Lan, but her house is too small to accommodate people. In this case, the only option is the home of my father-in-law.
Already.
As for Liu Quan, there is no objection. The girl is originally from her mother's family, so what else can she say?
So, it was settled.
After chatting for a while, the two uncles said a few words to Mr. Zhou and then left together.
Before leaving, Uncle Zhou specially told him: "If the Qi family dares to make trouble again, you can come to the county to find me!"
Uncle Zhou also echoed: "Yes, listen to your second uncle! In fact, uncle, I am also your supporter, there is no need to see anyone outside."
Qi Yu nodded repeatedly, feeling warm again in his heart.
After the fire, there was nothing left in the house, so there was nothing to bring as a gift.
A familiar road.
The journey went smoothly, and we arrived at my father-in-law's house at dusk.
Liu Quan looked closely, and his eyes couldn't help but moisten.
But see...
Mrs. Wang had been standing alone outside the gate for a long time, watching from a distance with her head raised and her neck stretched out, looking like she was looking forward to seeing something.
Yes, she was very sure that her daughter would definitely come back.
Before Liu Shouye left, he told her that his daughter would come to her parents' house whenever she was in trouble, and asked Wang to prepare meals for the reception.
As for Liu Jincheng, he originally wanted to go and have a look, but Liu Shouye was still worried, fearing that he would cause some trouble again, so he forced him to stay at home.
"Mom!" Liu Quan raised her hand and greeted her excitedly as soon as she parked the car.
"My dear girl!... Oh, please get out of the car slowly and be careful of yourself." Ms. Wang was surprised at first, and then reminded her hurriedly.
"Um!"
The group finally arrived home!
Then, the door creaked shut, blocking out the last ray of sunset.
…
Ms. Wang was very quick, and as soon as she held the lamp, she brought out a table of food.
Looking at the steaming dinner, Qi Yu finally felt at ease.
This is the taste of true family members. As for the Qi family members, only Hehe is left.
Mrs. Zhou smiled and said: "My mother-in-law is really an open-minded person. This is both a chicken and a fish. It costs you money."
Mrs. Wang's smile froze: I'm here to patch up my daughter, why are you so polite?
It was the first time for Xiaotong to come to her grandma's house, and she seemed a little restrained. Liu Quan was very persuasive, trying her best to make her daughter familiar with her, and even encouraged her to share the chicken on the plate.
This is Xiaoluotou's strength.
"Grandma gets a chicken leg, mom gets a chicken leg, I get the chicken wings, and dad gets the chicken head to make up for his brain!"
What's the matter without grandparents?
"Ha ha……"
It was a pleasant experience, and the previous haze seemed to have faded a lot.
Qi Yu drank with his father-in-law, while Liu Jincheng was responsible for pouring the wine.
"Now that the old house is burned down, what are my uncle's plans?" Liu Shouye held the wine glass and got down to business.
"I've already made up my mind."
As soon as these words came out, the whole family fell silent.
"I am now a scholar. According to the system, I can go to the county school to study for further studies." Qi Yu paused and then said: "However, I am also a junior student, and I am exempted from studying in school, so,
In addition to the county school, I can also go to a government school."
What does this mean?
In layman's terms, a scholar has achieved fame and is qualified to study in government-run schools.
And local students are the subjects of the imperial examinations that the government focuses on training. Whether they are in county schools or government schools, they are free of charge.
Since you can choose between the two, let’s compare them.
The government school is a state-level institution, which is a higher level than the county school. The teaching facilities are relatively complete, and most of the students who study there are children from wealthy families.
Looking at the teaching staff, the teachers in the county schools are all elderly students. Seeing that the provincial examinations are hopeless, they gave up the imperial examinations and turned to making money to support their families. However, the teachers in the government schools are all candidates.
, this is too much higher.
Since tuition is free for junior students, the two options are worth considering.
After explaining clearly, Liu Quan was the first to say: "Since neither of them are practicing Buddhism, of course they have to choose a government school. Is it possible that they don't eat the white-flour steamed buns and eat black steamed buns instead?"
Yes, this is a very simple principle of abandoning the beauty and picking up the gravel. Even Zhou and Wang understood it. After a few discussions, they agreed to go to a government school.
Liu Jincheng said: "In my opinion, it's better to go to the county school. The county is close to home! Besides, where is the capital? That's where the rich live. If nothing else, it only lasts one year.
He eats, drinks, and eats, and he can't live with less than ten taels of silver."
Liu Shouye gritted his teeth and glared: "Eat your food! No one will think you are mute if you don't speak!"
All right……
Liu Jincheng swallowed his saliva, smiled innocently, and lowered his head to eat.
However, what I said just now is also true. Everyone knows that the expenses in big cities are huge and high. How can you live without money?
However, Qi Yu focuses on his future, how could he be willing to give up such a good opportunity?
As for the money issue, we can only slowly think of a solution!
"When people go to higher places, water flows to lower places. When I encounter this good opportunity, how can I give up the beautiful jade for the stubborn stone?"
"My uncle is so ambitious!" Liu Shouye praised.
"As for being far away from home, that is no longer true. Now that my ancestral home has been burned down, and I have left the family, what kind of home is there? I have to choose another place to live. I... want to settle down in Fucheng.
!”
settle down?
Everyone was startled when they heard this.
Settling down means buying a family property. It’s not as simple as just studying. The entire family will move there?
Mrs. Zhou said with a bitter face: "If we all go to Fucheng, who will farm our land? It seems... the county town is not bad either."
Qi Yu was stunned and almost forgot, how many acres of thin farmland did he still have?
But, does this matter?
Be willing to give up, be willing to give up, only by giving up can you gain, and in order to gain, you can only give up a small part.
Liu Quan enlightened her mother-in-law from another angle: "Mom, whether farming is worthwhile or not, let me calculate the account for you."
"Well, you say."
"You also know that my husband is proficient in painting, and paintings can also be sold for money, is that true?"
"Um."
"Let's put it this way, for the same painting, if it can be sold for five hundred coins in the county town, it can be sold for one or two silver coins in the capital city. If you have the money, you can also exchange it for food! This is comparable to our own
Farming is much more cost-effective.”
Mrs. Zhou scratched her head and said, "Although this is a bit awkward, it makes sense, so let's not farm anymore."
"..."
Finally, everything was approved and the plan was finalized.
After dinner, Wang arranged everyone's residence.
Liu Quan's boudoir before she got married is still vacant, which is very suitable for the young couple to live in; there is also an unused side room for Zhou and Xiaotong to live there.
In private, Liu Jincheng pulled his brother-in-law over and asked about Yin Jun's hospital examination status.
Qi Yu didn't hide anything, and said it hastily using the Spring and Autumn style of writing.
Liu Jincheng said in frustration: "Now you have all become junior students, but I didn't even pass the entrance exam for junior students! Alas..."
"Don't be discouraged. As long as you work harder, it will only be a matter of time before you win." Qi Yu comforted him and said, "There is one more thing I want to tell you. From what Yin Jun said, his sister Yin Tao wants to
Find a husband from a well-matched family, but you are still not up to standard."
Upon hearing this, Liu Jincheng became even more depressed, looking like he had no love in his life.
In order to appease him, Qi Yu drew another big pie: "It doesn't mean that there is no chance of this matter. If I win the election one day, the Yin family will not be able to come over and help me?"
That makes sense. Who dares to look down on the brother-in-law of a great master?
Although it is just a hypothesis, Liu Jincheng would rather believe it.
Qi Yu added: "Let me ask you, what is Yin Jun's background?"
"Well... Yin Jun's father was the chief registrar of Honglu Temple during his lifetime. Later, he retired and returned to his hometown in Lanshan County. He died not long after that. I heard that Yin Jun also had an uncle who was also a capital official.
I don’t know what it is specifically,” Liu Jincheng said.
I see.
Honglu Temple is the department of the imperial court that receives foreign guests and hosts ceremonies. It is said that there is a fat vacancy. It is no wonder that Yin Jun's family is so rich. It was probably this uncle who rescued him from prison last time.
…
At night, Qi Yu couldn't sleep.
All I could think about was the Emperor Worship Cult.
I used to feel that this cult was still far away from me, but recently, it seems that it is getting closer and closer.
Liu Jincheng's imprisonment, Xiaotong's experience, his brother-in-law's beating and the fire in his old house were all closely related to the Emperor Worship Cult.