The old man said, "We are all family, so it's only natural for us to help each other. Back then, when our Xu family was going through hard times, our in-laws would often help us. I'm not the kind of person who would be ungrateful."

Old Man Zhang said, "Let's not talk about this now. The hard times are over! We're living better and better now, and there's more hope!"

"right!"

"Wenwu will probably become an official in the future, right?" Chen didn't understand either, so she asked.

Xu Wenwu said, "Grandma, I will go to the capital to take the imperial examination next March. If I do well, I will be appointed to an official position."

Chen beamed with joy and said, "That's incredible! The capital is where the emperor lives! I heard the people there live, eat, and wear luxuriously!"

Wang smiled and said, "That's easy. When there's a chance, let Wenwu take you there to experience it. You won't have to envy others."

Chen shook her head and said, "I won't go. There are too many rules there. I heard that even eating has its own rules. I can't handle all that. It's not like at home where I can just pick up a bowl and visit neighbors and chat."

Everyone talked and chatted for a while.

Old Man Li Zhang and Old Man Li did not stay at home for dinner and hurried back.

Capital

"Master, Master Su is not in the capital."

Jing Chen frowned and asked, "When did it happen?"

"About half a month."

Jing Chen pondered for a moment and said, "Do you know where he went?"

"My men reported that someone saw him heading south."

The first thing Jing Chen thought of was the Xu family, and a hint of nostalgia emerged in his eyes.

"General Cui's daughter, Miss Cui, also went with them." Ye Feng said.

Jing Chen curled the corners of his mouth.

"Master, there is a banquet in the palace tonight. It is said to be a gathering of the emperor and his ministers, but the queen asked her third-rank officials to bring their families to attend. I guess they are choosing a concubine for the eldest prince."

Jing Chen said: "No!"

Ye Feng said: "I understand!"

"Arrange a carriage for me."

"yes!"

…

The next day, the village chief found the old man and said, "Brother, since we have passed the civil and military examinations, should we find something to tell our ancestors?"

The old man thought for a moment and said, "Okay, Village Chief, just pick a date."

The village chief said, "I checked and we can burn incense and offer sacrifices to our ancestors tomorrow."

The old man nodded and said, "Okay, then let's follow the village chief's arrangements!"

The so-called telling the ancestors means that once there is a big happy event in the village, the respected elders of the clan and the village chief must worship together in front of the ancestral tablets and report the good news to the ancestors so that they can be happy in the afterlife.

Of course, as the person involved, Xu Wenwu must also be present to let the ancestors see him, to show that the Xu family has produced a talented person.

After things were settled, the village chief went to prepare the things for tomorrow's worship.

Zhang often asked Xu Wenwu to take Wendie and her siblings out for a walk.

Wendie would also take the initiative to talk to Xu Wenwu. Knowing that Xu Wenwu liked reading, she would chat with him about things in books.

Only then did Xu Wenwu realize that Wendie was actually a very talented woman with beautiful handwriting and a scholarly air.

"Fuqiu, what's wrong with you?" Qibao found that Fuqiu seemed a little listless these two days.

"I'm fine, miss!" said Fuqiu.

Needless to say, Qibao also knew that it was about his elder brother and Wendie.

So he said, "Are you feeling uncomfortable seeing my eldest brother and Sister Dier often together?"

Fuqiu was so anxious that she kept waving her hands and said, "Miss, Fuqiu is not uncomfortable. Fuqiu thinks that Miss Wen and the eldest young master are a perfect match. They are talented and beautiful."

Qibao had never been in love in his previous life, and he didn't know how to comfort Fuqiu. He patted her shoulder and let her go back to rest. Fuqiu was someone close to him, and Qibao knew her temper, so he was not worried that she would do anything out of line.

"Miss, aren't you going to send me to school? When will you send me there? I also want to become a juren like the eldest master." Yaya ran over at this time.

The soft little milk bag hugged Qibao's thigh and said.

Qibao laughed and said, "Yaya, why do you want to take the imperial examination?"

Yaya said: "Because I want to make mother happy and make the young lady happy."

Qibao said, "Ya Ya, I'm not sending you to school to make myself happy. I'm sending you to school because I hope you can learn to read and be polite. That's what makes you a good child."

Yaya said, "When can I go to school? I want to be a good child!"

Qibao said, "You are still young now. Next year, when you are six years old, I will send you there."

Yaya was very happy and said, "Okay! I'll listen to you, miss!"

"Be good, go play with Zhier!"

"Yeah!" The little girl shook her head and ran away.

Yaya is no longer the same as when she first came to the Xu family. Now she has become more lively, chubby, and has a sweet mouth, which pleases everyone.

…

At dawn the next day, Xu Wenwu and the old man dressed up and went to the ancestral hall together. Several clan elders and the village chief also went with them.

After the ancestor worship, the village chief and several elders had lunch at Xu's house.

After discussion, Xujia Village will open to the public and welcome tourists in three days.

The next morning, Uncle Xu went to inform the residents of Xingfu's house.

Happy Home is the house that the Xu family built for the refugees. The name was written by Xu Wenwu and has no other meaning except happiness.

The residents inside like it very much. After the expansion, the original alley has become much wider, and a plaque with the words "Happy Home" written on it and the word "Xu" below it has been erected.

The residents inside also treasure this plaque very much. It was written by their benefactor of the Xu family, and it was also the handwriting of a scholar.

When they learned that Xujia Village would be open to the public in three days, the male residents of Xingfujia spontaneously ran out to promote it, while the female residents prepared some small gadgets at home to sell when the time came.

Everyone in Xujia Village also got busy, taking care of the flowers and plants, cleaning, and preparing for the opening.

During these three days, Wang also taught the women of Xingfu's family how to make some simple snacks, such as pumpkin cakes, pancakes, fried dumplings, hot and sour noodles, etc., which were all taught to Wang by Qibao before.

Everyone kowtowed and knelt down to express their gratitude to the Xu family, who not only gave them a house to live in, but also taught them how to make a living.

The Wang family's teachings were not in vain. Some of the food ingredients were only available to the Xu family, and they had to pay a price to get them. Although this small amount of money was nothing in the eyes of the Xu family, it was the rule.

They can decide the selling price themselves, but they must get what they pay for and not cheat people, otherwise it will affect the reputation of Xujia Village.

Just the day before the opening, the Xu family took back the custom-made clothes.

These clothes are exactly the same and are specially worn by patrolmen. This way, if tourists don’t understand something, they can ask the patrolmen. It can be said that this is a very thoughtful consideration.

Everything is ready, just waiting for tomorrow. At this moment, the villagers are both nervous and excited. They spent more than three years to build Xujia Village, and they will be able to see the battle situation tomorrow.

That night, many people in Xujia Village tossed and turned, unable to sleep.