It was 1893, and the triennial children's examination was held as scheduled.
Because Liu Anhui's household registration belongs to Huzhou Prefecture, Zhejiang Province, he must return to his hometown to take the child test. It was decided that Liu Anjiang would drive. Liu Yong and Liu Anjiang would take Anhui to the test together. On the way, he also planned to go back to his hometown in Nanxun to visit 'Xiaolianzhuang'.
'The progress of the project. Yanyan mentioned that she has not been back to her parents' home for a long time, so she took Chengqian with her to go back to her parents' home to check it out. It happened to be a car, so it wouldn't be a problem.
In the morning, Tang Xuanxuan had already prepared their luggage for them. Yu Yaqing also came over with a big belly and was supported by the maid Chunhua to see them off. She took Liu Anjiang's hand and said: When you go out, your husband should pay attention to his diet and daily life.
Liu Anjiang smiled and said: Don't worry about me, just take care of yourself and walk slowly.
Yu Yaqing smiled and said: I walk on six legs, how can I be unstable?
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Liu Yong and the others took a detour from Jiaxing directly to Huzhou Prefecture. After settling in, they returned to Nanxun. Yanyan took Chengqian back to her parents' home. Anyway, there were people in the Liu family courtyard watching the food and daily life of Liu Yong and Liu Anjiang.
Not a problem.
Liu Yong and his son Liu Anjiang went to the "Xiaolianzhuang" construction site from time to time, and sometimes to the silk factory.
After three exams, Liu Anwen stood out.
On the day when the results were released, Liu Yong drove there from Anjiang. On the one hand, he inquired about the situation, and on the other hand, he took An Wei back.
It was still daylight, and there were already crowds of people in front of the list wall, all waiting for the exciting moment. As soon as the yellow list was posted, people crowded in front of them. Some people jumped up with joy, and some were depressed and burst into tears. After ten years of cold weather,
After losing his name to Sunshan, it is still unknown what will happen if he waits for another three years.
Liu Yong, Liu Anjiang, and Liu Anhui also squeezed into the crowd. I saw the yellow list saying: The first Gongsheng student, Liu Anhui.
Liu Yong felt happy in his heart. Liu Anjiang and Liu Anhui also jumped for joy.
Liu Yong said with an expressionless expression: An Wei should be happy when he leaves the palace. This is the virtue accumulated by his ancestors. But this is just the beginning. Modesty leads to advancement, arrogance leads to retreat.
Liu Anjiang and Liu Anhui said in unison: We know Dad has good intentions.
So, they all returned to Shanghai.
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Liu An's whole family was delighted when he ranked first in the imperial examination, and many relatives and friends came to congratulate him.
Zhou Xiangyun immediately called Liu Anhui.
Even Yao Baoxun came to congratulate him.
Yao Baoxun bowed his hands to Liu Yongdao and said: My in-laws, my son-in-law is at the top of the list for his birth, so we should congratulate him!
Liu Yong smiled and said: This is the virtue accumulated by our ancestors. It is just the beginning, there is still a long way to go.
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Liu Yong always believed that the Liu family is today because of the good deeds of their ancestors. So, he discussed with Tang Xuanxuan that the family would hold an ancestor worship ceremony. Tang Xuanxuan naturally agreed.
The next morning, in the center of the hall in Building 1 of the Liu Family Courtyard, there was an Eight Immortals table with a pair of red candles lit on it. Three pig heads were placed on the table, and a live big carp was still jumping around.
.There are two sugar canes placed next to the table, wrapped in red paper, symbolizing the meaning of "higher and higher".
Liu Yong knelt there and said: Dear ancestors, the present day of the Liu family is all due to the good deeds of our ancestors. I, Liu Yong, am grateful to all my ancestors.
Others knelt down and worshiped in turn.
Yu Yaqing had a big belly and could no longer kneel down. With the support of her maid Chunhua, she kowtowed three times to her ancestors. He prayed silently, hoping that he could safely give birth to a boy and a girl for Liu Anjiang.
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It has become a legend that Liu An passed the examination as a child and came first among the Gong students.
Yao Baoxun was satisfied that his daughter Yao Qinfang could be betrothed to Liu Ansheng, the third son of the Liu family. Although Liu Ansheng was only 17 years old, his daughter Yao Qinfang was already 18, one year older than Liu Ansheng, and had reached the age of leaving the court. Young men and women of this size often get together, and once they are together
Playing in a hot-headed way to the point where it’s hard to control yourself, wouldn’t you lose all your face if you get pregnant out of wedlock? Besides, the penetration of Western culture in Shanghai is also very strong. The nights are long and the dreams are many, young people have different ideas, and those who refuse to marry are
, there are many people who resist marriage. So, he took the initiative to discuss with Liu Yong.
Yao Baoxun smiled and said to Liu Yong: My in-laws, although the emperor's daughter has no worries about getting married, the rich children don't know how to get hungry. Now that my son-in-law is successful in his studies and his children have reached the age of marriage, it is better to let them get married first and then start a career.
The two of them are in love, but they are often together and make love to each other all day long. If anything happens, it would be inappropriate.
Liu Yong smiled and said: What the in-laws said makes sense. Nowadays, the world has become a bit difficult to understand. We were not married at that time. How could a man and a woman dare to say a word when they meet? Just say a word.
His face turned red before he could say anything. It should be said that emotion is a private matter, and it is only possible in the space between two people. How is it like now, in a cafe, in public, kissing and hugging, it is a bit like a real beast
Not as good as anything.
Yao Baoxun smiled and said: You and I are traditional people. What they call new ideas.
Liu Yong smiled and said: New ideas cannot have a bottom line?
Haha they both laughed.
Finally, Liu Yong said: Well, let's just arrange a date and get them married.
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The Somali cafe is covered with vines, the lights inside are dim, and the soothing and low-pitched music creates a sweet atmosphere.
Liu Anwen and Yao Qinfang sat opposite each other by the window.
Liu Anwen asked with a smile: The wedding is approaching, what kind of wedding scene are you looking forward to?
Yao Qinfang smiled and said: In my opinion, it's like the one in the movie, where the bride wears a white wedding dress and the groom wears a formal dress, holding hands and slowly walking onto the red carpet.
Liu Anhui said solemnly: That is absolutely not allowed. According to our Chinese tradition, wearing white at a wedding is a taboo and a bad omen. According to our country's tradition, white is only worn at funerals. Wearing a white wedding dress
, is a product of the Western church.
Yao Qinfang smiled and said: How can it be as scary as you said? Then I will listen to you and just wear a bright red Tang suit.
Liu Anhui said, "That's what makes it so. Red represents auspiciousness and fierceness."
Yao Qinfang added: That white represents purity.
Liu Anhui said again: No. It is white. All colors, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple, can be stained, so white is the most impure color.
Yao Qinfang smiled and said: You scholars just do one thing after another, how can ordinary people pay so much attention to it.
Liu Anhui said again: This is not about being particular, that is national tradition, that is culture.
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The wedding of Liu Anhui and Yao Qinfang went on as scheduled without any words.
Soon, Liu Anjiang's second wife Yu Yaqing successfully gave birth to a son, named Liu Chengben.
Then, Liu Anjiang's first lady Jin Xiaoying was pregnant again. It was a good thing. This chapter has been completed!