The death of his uncle Tuesday brought a heavy blow to Qi Yu, and at the same time, it also made him understand the cruelty of this world more clearly.
If you want to truly settle down and make a living, you must have enough power and ability, otherwise you will be passive.
In the final analysis, we still have to work hard and strengthen ourselves.
Now that I have grown up, in the rest of my life, I should open my arms like my uncle and protect my loved ones from the wind and rain.
Invisibly, Qi Yu felt that he had grown a lot, and his view of problems was no longer as simple as before.
Next came the funeral arrangements. Although it was rather cumbersome, Zhou Dazhuang was in control of the overall situation and carried out everything in an orderly manner.
Qi Yu also assisted and tried his best to help.
Because of the delay in the trip, the original plan has to be changed.
Let's do this for now. We can wait until the second uncle's first week is over before we start moving the grave. As for the human relationship, we can take time to deal with it flexibly in the meantime.
On this day, Qi Yu called his cousin Zhou Chunsheng over: "The new emperor ascended the throne and established Enke. The county examination will be held again after the new year. Since you want to take the exam, you should make more preparations. As for the so-called keeping filial piety
To avoid the test, you don’t have to be serious, and the county government will not use this matter to pressure you. Besides, the current ceremony official is your father’s old subordinate, and he will not make things difficult for you."
"Well, thank you cousin for reminding me. In fact, I have thought about it. The reason why I failed last time was mainly due to stage fright. I will definitely adjust my mentality in this subject and try my best to show my level." Zhou Chunsheng was very happy.
Said confidently.
Qi Yu patted him happily and said with a smile, "That's how it should be!"
"Don't worry, cousin, I am now the grown man in the family and I will never be as weak as before."
"Well, this is what a man is! Now that my uncle is gone, if you encounter any difficulties, you must remember to come to Fucheng to find me, and I will definitely try my best to help."
"..."
These are not words for face, but Qi Yu's sincere words. His second uncle had always been worried about him before he was alive. Now that he is gone, he naturally wants to help his cousin as a way of repaying his kindness.
The funeral was carried out smoothly and decently. Except for the fact that the deceased had only one son and looked destitute, everything else was pretty good.
Of course, this would not be possible without Zhou Dazhuang's concern and Qi Yu's help.
As the saying goes, a tiger kills a brother.
No matter whether you are experiencing weddings, funerals, or illness or disability, brothers are definitely the most powerful support and the most sincere people to help.
Uncle Zhou is like this.
Before, he relied on his younger brother's influence to gain a firm foothold, and he usually relied on his younger brother. Even though there were differences, the two brothers respected each other and had a good relationship.
With this feeling, no one would dare to bully Zhou Chunsheng, which also laid the foundation for his stable life in the future.
During the funeral, Qi Yu took time out and made a special trip to Luming Bookshop with gifts to reminisce with You Xiang.
The two reunited after a long absence, and they were both surprised when they met.
At present, the business of Luming Book Store is stable, and shopkeeper You is living a life without worries about food and clothing, and enjoys entertaining his grandchildren.
Qi Yu also talked about his current situation and his thoughts on taking the provincial examination.
Although You Xiang couldn't help much, he still gave some encouragement.
After saying goodbye, the old shopkeeper looked at Qi Yu's back and said to his son: "This son is nostalgic for his old friendship. He is considered to be talented and virtuous. His future will never be narrow."
His son nodded as if he was being taught, and said: "I have seen the gift he brought, and I estimate that it is worth at least five taels of silver."
"Haha, although money cannot represent sincerity, it can express an attitude towards others. I think back then, he came to me to copy books because of the rice, but now he does not look down on his old friend because of his prosperity. Today he comes with a heavy gift.
, I just want to express a sense of nostalgia, which is very rare."
To be rich and noble, never forget each other, how many people can do this?
…
After leaving the bookstore, Qi Yu went to visit Master Yan's widow Qin.
During this period, Mrs. Qin took out a little money and said it was rent for the Qi family's land.
Qi Yu chuckled, but didn't stop.
Then he went to his father-in-law's house to settle down, buy a house, and have a baby. Everything was a happy event. Liu Shouye also set off three large firecrackers, as if he was afraid that the neighbors would not know that his son-in-law had a promising future.
The family is so happy that they don’t show it.
…
After everything was settled, Qi Yu began to prepare for moving the tomb.
On this day, Qi Yu and his sister came to their hometown of Taohua Village.
Qi Lan is now married, and she belongs to her aunt when she returns to her parents' home. She doesn't have much say in this matter. She just follows the formalities and etiquette, and everything is decided by her younger brother.
Qi Yu first went to his neighbor's house to chat with them about their daily life and reminisce about old friendships.
After learning about it, the neighbors were all amazed: The Qi family's father actually bought a family property in Fucheng. It seemed that he was really prosperous!
Yes, but the clothes he wears are better than those worn by Li Zheng. Even if he didn't say it, he could guess it.
When they heard that he planned to take the provincial examination in Enke, the neighbors' eyes widened with disbelief on their faces.
Is Qi Dalang approaching the threshold of becoming a successful candidate?
What is Juren?
That's a big shot like someone who has ascended to the sky!
In the eyes of the country people, the people who hold the title of Juren are the stars in the sky and the lower realm, which is completely different from the fate of ordinary people.
Scholars are called Sir, while Juren are called Masters. Needless to say, there is a huge difference in the way they are called. It is said that even government officials will address Juren as seniors and brothers when they meet them, which can be said to be quite impressive in terms of status.
!
Qi Yu shook his head lightly. It's not certain whether he will hit or not. Let's try our best to give it a try.
Yes, it’s so difficult to be a scholar, let alone a candidate?
However, even if you think about it, it is a kind of courage. If you were an ordinary person, you would not dare to even think about it in your dreams.
Qi Yu returned home without any pretense and chatted warmly with the villagers. Unintentionally, he also got a piece of news related to himself.
That is, after the new emperor ascended the throne and granted amnesty to the world, Qi Qiuchuan's sons were really released. As for the old couple who have not returned yet, they are probably still on their way back after the distribution was suspended.
All these things were expected. The only thing that surprised Qi Yu was that after being released from prison, Qi Qiuchuan's sons actually sold all their property and moved with their families to unknown destinations.
Have they left?
Maybe, but it's clean to leave, so as not to harm good people again.
Although I am a little unhappy, I can still understand that this is due to the emperor's great kindness, and no one can change it.
After leaving his neighbor's house, Qi Yu went to the clan leader Qi Changzhu and directly explained his purpose.
"Ah Ma, do you really want to move your ancestral grave?"
"To be honest with Qi Weng, I have already ordered a new tomb. If we don't move it now, then when will we wait?"
Qi Weng?
He actually changed his name.
well……
According to Qi Zhuchang's idea, as long as he meets the right opportunity, he will invalidate the page of the deregistration document, and then let Qi Yu return to the clan as a matter of course. However, if he moves his ancestral grave, there will be no hope at all.
Already.
However, Qi Yu was very determined and declined all attempts to persuade him.
According to him, what a man said should be like that piece of vegetable patch, with one carrot and one pit. How could he go back on his word?
Qi Qiuchuan let out a long sigh of disappointment and had no choice but to take out the key to the ancestral hall door.
I had no choice but to come to him to ask for the ancestral tablet. If not for this, Qi Yu wouldn't have come here even if his balls ached.
Open an ancestral temple!
Qi Yu first waved his hands to the onlookers, and then walked in resolutely.
According to the Feng Shui master's arrangement, Qi Yu set off the firecrackers at the right time, and then invited his grandparents and father's tombs out.
"Ah Ma, once you step out of this threshold, will it be difficult to come back?" Qi Qiuchuan lowered his face and said coldly.
"Qi Weng, you are overthinking it. I have no intention of coming back at all!" Qi Yu's determination remained the same and his words were sonorous and powerful.
Since the last house-burning incident, the Qi family members have been stabbed in the back by their neighbors for not upholding justice. Therefore, the Qi family members attributed all their grievances to Qi Yu. If he hadn't been selfish,
How can the Qi family's good reputation be damaged if they don't put the overall situation first?
Regarding these, Qi Yu responded with a sneer: "I have said before that people's face is given by others, not by themselves. I still say the same thing today. If you still can't understand,
Then keep thinking..."
"you……"
Under the malicious gazes of the tribesmen, Qi Dalang left without caring at all.
Huh! No one from the Qi family followed him to the ancestral grave.
Haha, what’s so interesting about moving a tomb and breaking ground?
Going there will only increase his popularity, so we won’t go!
Deliberately embarrassing you!
Qi Yu looked contemptuous and said nothing. Is it necessary to argue with these people who can't even understand "face"?
However, there were quite a few neighbors who spontaneously came over to help, such as Aunt Zhang and her family.
The ancestral tomb was built halfway up a certain mountain. Qi Yu overcame all obstacles and forged ahead, and finally arrived.
Mr. Feng Shui picked the auspicious time and set off firecrackers. Qi Yu burned the paper money and then dropped the first shovel.
"Grandpa, get up..."
"Grandma, let's find a new home..."
"Dad, please go home with me..."
Qi Yu picked up the bones and put them into a jar, calling out according to the Feng Shui master's instructions.
Qi Lan cried a few times to express his condolences.
So far...
If you get one together, it will really be divided into two branches.
Mr. Feng Shui played with Luo Geng for a while, set off another firecracker at the right time, and then signaled that it was time to set off.
Before leaving, Qi Yu specially sealed the money to the villagers who came to help. In a sense, moving the grave is also a kind of happy event, so it is reasonable to give some money.
In addition, he also told his sister not to follow him anymore, but to visit his uncle's house more often if he had time, and to chat with his second aunt more often to relieve his boredom.
Let’s set off!
Everyone said goodbye to each other and then went their separate ways.
The Feng Shui master walked in the front, ringing a bell in his hand and scattering paper money along the way. He was the leader on this road.
The cold wind blew by, stirring up the dead grass and fallen leaves on the roadside, causing an indescribable depression.