Chapter 97: In-laws visit the door to discuss the journey
Chapter Ninety-seven: The in-laws come to discuss a long trip (please vote for me)
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Wuchang Prefecture is less than three hundred miles away from Anlu, and it can be reached in two days on horseback. Therefore, on the evening of August 28, the long entourage sent by Wang Zhen to report the news arrived in Anlu.
The clan clan was so happy that they did not forget to send people around to report the news.
Later, news came to Waijiufang that Zhang Qinghe was on the list and ranked twenty-third. There were two brothers in the clan room, one was seventh and the other was forty-sixth.
Regardless of their rankings, it is really not easy for these two cousins to be on the list. After all, the entire Hubei region has less than fifty candidates for each subject, and the admission rate is around three to four percent.
There were hundreds of students in Anlu City who took the exam in the past, but only five passed the exam. In addition to three cousins, there was also a nephew of the Zheng family, an unknown student from a poor family.
Regarding Zhang Qinghe's ranking, Dao Chi thinks it's just right. If Zhang Qinghe comes up as a talented person like Xie Yuan, then the people in the Zhang family might be picky about this marriage.
However, if this ranking is based on Zhang Qinghe's normal response and does not suffer from temporary stage fright, then his chances of passing the examination next year are slim.
Although the admission rate for the general examination is higher than that for the provincial examination, with seven or eight students out of a hundred, some of those who traveled all the way to the capital to take the examination did not have enough skills, and some were old people who failed in several subjects in a row.
Zhang Qinghe really has no chance of winning in a fight with these people.
But let’s not talk about the proficiency test and the like. At least passing the provincial examination is good news.
The next day, Wang Ning prepared congratulatory gifts and took Dao Chi to the clan room to congratulate him.
The Wang family's in-laws and old friends, the neighbors, and everyone who deserved the news got the news, and the house was full of greeting guests. It was a decent and happy event for both brothers to be raised, no matter who house they were.
Although the master is still in Wuchang Mansion to thank his master, the running water mat has been set up in the clan house. There are more than 20 heads of the inner and outer rooms of the Wang family, all of whom are prominent and respectable.
Old Mrs. Wang was in a good mood and his voice was a little louder than usual.
However, although the clan house was lively and lively, due to Wang Zhen's absence, the reception and delivery was a bit chaotic. The old man realized something was wrong, so he brought Wang Qinghong out and asked him to come out to entertain the guests.
Wang Qinghong's parents came from official backgrounds, and he participated in politics at the third level. He was responsible for a banquet, but it was just for fun. He appointed a few nephews to take charge of the affairs, and after a short while, everything was properly arranged.\\.com first release\\
When the elders of the clan saw him, they praised him again, and Wang Qinghong mentioned Sanlang.
Both Sanlang and Zongfang Liulang will take part in the college examination next year, and if they go well, they will take part in the provincial examination three years later. Wang Qinghong smiled after hearing this, but felt more and more uncomfortable in his heart. He couldn't help but look at Sanlang, who was standing with his nephews.
Next to Sanlang stood a young man in plain clothes. Even if he just saw his back, Wang Qinghong recognized that it was the concubine who had a bad relationship with his father and son.
He lowered his eyes and looked at the wine in the glass, only to feel a bitter taste in his mouth...
Dao Chi was pulled over by Sanlang and talked for a while, then he said goodbye. Wang Ning would stay here to eat, and he would also go to Zhang's house.
Wang Qi was not here, and Wang Liulang never wanted to see Sanlang, and it was boring for Sanlang to stay around. Hearing that Taoist Chi was going to the Zhang family, he wanted to go with him.
Dao Chi was helpless by his begging, so he led him out of the clan house.
He ordered Jingzhe to hire a carriage, and the two brothers went back to the ninth house outside to pick up the gifts, and then went to Zhang's house.
Although the Zhang family is not as lively as the clan house, guests still come to congratulate them one after another.
Although Dao Chi is young, he is an in-law of the Zhang family, and Sanlang is an outstanding member of the younger generation of the Wang family. Master Zhang did not treat him lightly and entertained him very much. However, Dao Chi couldn't stand the noise, so he excused himself to have something to do at home and sat down for a while.
He then pulled Saburo out.
Erlang of the Zhang family, who was the same age as Dao Chi, had no playmates. When he saw Dao Chi, the two brothers, Sanlang, held their arms and refused to let go, insisting on keeping the guests. Mr. Zhang was still sensible, and when he saw Dao Chi dressed in plain clothes, he seemed to be
If there was any inconvenience, I scolded the child a few times, and then I freed the two Taoist idiots and Saburo.
After coming out of Zhang's house, Sanlang wiped his sweat and said, "Zhang Erlang is too enthusiastic. Is this the case when I met Erlang in the past?"
Dao Chi thought for a while and said, "This is the third time I've met him. In the first month of the new year, he went with Brother Zhang to pay New Year's greetings. Maybe it was because he was a guest. He was well-behaved and honest. When I came over to return the favor, he became much more lively and warm."
Although Zhang Erlang is sometimes too clingy, he is not annoying. Mr. Zhang and Zhang Qinghe sympathize with Zhang Erlang because he lost his mother when he was young, so they tend to be more partial. However, the father and son are afraid that without discipline, he will follow others and learn bad things.
, when he is severely restrained, he will not be allowed to go out easily.
Both his father and brother were taciturn, and Zhang Erlang was young and lively, so it was understandable that he was willing to get along with his peers.
Sanlang nodded and said: "It's not a bad thing. Being lively and warm is much better than having a gloomy temperament. In the future, Sister Shunniang will be with you and we will get along harmoniously. The whole Zhang family will be grateful for Sister Shunniang's kindness."
The Taoist Chi said: "Grandma said the same thing. She also exaggerated that my uncle had an open-minded temperament and was good at educating his children. Otherwise, if it were left to other families and experienced the pain of losing a mother at a young age, his temperament would probably change."
Speaking of this, Dao Chi felt a little relieved.
At this time, it is really rare to find a family like the Zhang family and father and son with such character...
On the third day of September, several new candidates from Anlu returned on the same journey.
The next day, Mr. Zhang and Zhang Qinghe came hand in hand. In addition to greeting Wang Ning, they also talked about Zhang Qinghe's marriage to Shun Niang.
The wedding day was decided in advance, and the wedding date was chosen in October.
Shun Niang naturally wants to avoid it. As the only male in the family, Dao Chi has a place even if he is not a man.
Unexpectedly, in addition to the marriage arrangements between the two families, Mr. Zhang opened his mouth and said something else, about the arrangements after Shun Niang got married.
After hearing what Mr. Zhang said, Wang Ning showed hesitation on his face.
Mr. Zhang's intention was to send the young couple to Beijing when his daughter-in-law came in. Zhang Qinghe was a new candidate, so regardless of his ranking, it was reasonable to come to Beijing while it was hot to try out.
In ordinary families, for fear of being distracted and delaying their studies, the elders will probably not allow their wives and concubines to go with them. After all, there are some newlyweds who are like honey mixed with oil, and do not care about studying.
In this day and age, being able to arrange things like this shows that he is an enlightened elder in the eyes of Taoist idiots. It is better for newlyweds to see each other for a short time rather than for a long time, otherwise who knows what kind of bloody drama will happen.
But Wang Ning had to think more about it. When a woman got married at this time, she not only had to serve her husband, but she also had to be obedient to her parents-in-law to fulfill her filial piety, and her brother-in-law below also had to take care of her.
It is not a bad thing for Shun Niang to follow her husband to Beijing, but it does not prevent others from talking about it. If Zhang Qinghe's journey to the joint examination goes smoothly, then that's fine; if there is a setback, it is impossible for the Zhang family to blame Shun Niang.
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Mr. Zhang saw Wang Ning's concerns and said with a smile: "Auntie, there is no need to worry about anything else. Not only the couple are coming to Beijing, I am also taking Erlang with me to visit some old friends in the capital. I will wait for these little ones to come to Beijing."
After I have settled down, I will stay in Zhili. When Dalang’s future is almost settled, we can talk about other things.”
Mr. Zhang said it was easy for people to leave their hometown and become humble, but in the eyes of the old lady, this news was too big. The Zhang family was also well-known in Anlu, so I didn't know what others would say to someone who abandoned his career and family like this.
"Does my old sister-in-law know about this?" Wang Ning said after being silent for a while.
Mr. Zhang smiled and said: "Before the Dalang Township Examination, I mentioned this matter to my aunt, and my aunt did not object. My aunt wanted me to follow suit and give it a try. I haven't made up my mind yet. I will wait until I get to Beijing."
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When Wang Ning heard this, she felt at ease.
Mr. Zhang is in his early forties. He should be able to take exams at this age, which is not a big deal. Regardless of his fate or not, if he comes to Beijing under this banner, others can only envy him and can no longer say anything else.
The Taoist idiot was nearby. After hearing these words, he couldn't help but look at Mr. Zhang a few more times.
To take the provincial examination, a scholar needs to be selected through a qualification examination. Not all scholars are qualified to take the provincial examination; and the scholar's reputation is not lifelong. If he fails the examination several times, his reputation may be revoked.
However, being elected is for life, and you can take the examinations an unlimited number of times. Mr. Zhang is indeed qualified to be dismissed.
Dao Chi specially studied the list of Jinshi from the founding of the People's Republic of China with Sanlang. The average admission age for the joint examination was twenty-nine. Jinshi under the age of 20 only lasted one or two years in each subject, and the proportion of Jinshi in his forties was not small.
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If Mr. Zhang and Zhang Qinghe really ended up in the same school as father and son, Mr. Zhang would have a better chance of passing the exam than Zhang Qinghe. But looking at Mr. Zhang's intention, it seems more like using the exam as a cover to indulge in the mountains and rivers.
Regarding the Zhang family's entry into the capital, Dao Chi didn't show anything on his face, and was really happy in his heart. In this way, when he entered the capital and was imprisoned, he would have reason to persuade the Wang Ning family to move to the capital.
At that time, the whole family will be together, and the old lady will not have to bear the pain of missing her relatives.
As long as Zhang Qinghe doesn't get the Jinshi next year, he will wait until the next subject, or take the next subject, and then change the dynasty. When Zhang Qinghe gets the Jinshi again, whether he stays in the capital or is sent to another place, he might be able to get it.
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But in the old lady's view, the capital is thousands of miles away from Anlu. When her grandson-in-law becomes a Jinshi, she doesn't know where he will be an official. Unless his grandson-in-law has no hope of fame, it will last for ten or eight years, let alone ten years.
As they get older, the grandparents and grandson say goodbye either by life or death.
When Wang Ning thought of this, she couldn't help but feel sour in her heart, and her face showed a bit of sadness.
Seeing this, the Taoist idiot said hurriedly: "Grandma, it's a great thing for my sister to go to the capital with Brother Zhang!"
Wang Ning smiled forcefully and said, "Well, I know it's a good thing. After all, your brother Zhang's future is important."
Dao Chi smiled and said: "Grandma, it's not just this. My grandson also wants to go to the capital after passing the boy's examination."
Wang Ning shook her head and said: "It's a good thing that you are motivated, but you shouldn't be too ambitious. If you want to take part in the national examination, there is still a hurdle in the provincial examination."
The Taoist Chi said: "Grandma, my grandson has long thought that after passing the college examination, he will be admitted to the "Gongsheng" examination and go to prison. If he is lucky enough to win, grandma will go to Beijing with his grandson..."