"Okay, okay, it's time to go. If you guys really love your sister, you should take up the burden of the family as soon as possible so that your sister won't have to work so hard." Uncle Xu said.

The brothers looked at each other. They knew how everything in their family came about, and how their strong kung fu skills were all thanks to their youngest sister. They didn't say anything, but a seed had already been planted in their hearts, waiting for the day when it would grow into a towering tree that could shelter their sister from the wind and rain.

Uncle Xu jumped onto the left shaft, and Xu Wenwu's servant Zhiyan sat on the right shaft. Qibao, his eldest brother, and his fifth brother also boarded the carriage, with Fuqiu following closely behind...

"Second and third brothers, we will leave our parents to your care for this period of time. Thank you for your hard work." Uncle Xu said to his two younger brothers.

"Brother, don't worry, nothing will happen at home. The third brother and I are here!" Uncle Xu said, patting his chest.

Uncle Xu nodded and said, "Let's go!"

The carriage slowly started to move, and Wang and the others followed closely behind it, their faces filled with reluctance...

Qibao lifted the carriage curtain, waved to everyone, and said loudly, "Grandpa and grandma, please come in. Don't send me off. It's still cold outside!"

Wang's eyes were red and she choked up, "Ah... Grandma knows..."

Although they said this, the footsteps following the carriage did not stop. All the people in the house, including the servants, could be said to be a large group of people. This movement attracted the attention of other people in the village.

After learning about the situation, everyone rushed over and said goodbye to Qibao and the others.

It was not until they reached the entrance of Xujia Village that everyone stopped.

"No need to see you off, everyone. Let's go back. I'll treat you brothers to a drink when I, Boss Xu, come back." Uncle Xu shouted to everyone.

"Brother Xu, it's settled then. The brothers will be waiting for you to come back in the village. Have a safe trip. I also wish my nephew Wenwu success in the imperial examination!" said Xu Chunsheng.

Uncle Xu nodded and laughed heartily. "Okay, Chunsheng, I'll trouble you to keep an eye on the greenhouse!"

"Don't worry!" Xu Chunsheng assured.

Uncle Xu nodded and said to his two younger brothers, "Second and third brothers, help our parents go back, as well as our wives. I'm not home, so you'll have to work hard for a while."

Zhang heard this and felt a little embarrassed in front of so many people, but she was more satisfied, so she nodded and said, "Yes, I know. I will take good care of my parents. You should also take care of yourself when you are away."

Uncle Xu nodded seriously and said, "Okay, I will take good care of the children. Dad and Mom, your son is leaving."

Wang was already choking up and unable to speak, but the old man nodded and said two words: "Go!"

"Grandpa, grandma, mom and dad, Qibao is gone. You must take good care of yourselves!" Qibao waved goodbye.

"Oh! Okay..." Xu Laosan's nose felt sore, and he felt reluctant to let go of his lovely daughter as he looked at her.

The carriage continued its journey, heading towards the town.

Gradually, the distance between them grew longer and longer, but the people behind the carriage remained standing still, until they could no longer see any trace of the carriage...

Wang looked at the empty stone road ahead, moved her body, which had been standing there for a long time, and slowly turned around, passing through the crowd and heading towards her home...

The other members of the Xu family also turned around and left without saying a word.

Seeing this, the villagers were silent. Everyone in Xujia Village knew that Qibao was the lifeblood of the Xu family. It was unknown when she would come back after going to the capital. It would be strange if they were willing to let her go... As for why they would agree to let the girl go to the capital if they were reluctant to let her go, they had no idea.

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"Hey, sister, your grandparents must be reluctant to part with you the most. I just saw grandpa's eyes were red..." Xiaowu said.

Qibao pursed his lips and said nothing. Xu Wenwu stared at Xiaowu's face without saying a word.

Xiaowu immediately realized that he had said the wrong thing. He avoided his brother's gaze, lowered his head, and dared not speak again.

"Sister, our temporary departure is for a better reunion. We will come back after big brother finishes the exam..." Xu Wenwu rubbed Qibao's head and said softly.

Qibao nodded towards his eldest brother.

The carriage just arrived at the town entrance when it suddenly stopped.

"Wenwu, the dean is here!" Uncle Xu's voice came from outside the carriage.

When Xu Wenwu and Xiaowu got off the carriage, they saw the dean standing in front of the carriage. His face was slightly red from the cold, and he was holding a thick book in his hand.

"Dean, why are you here in such a cold day?" Xu Wenwu bowed and saluted, speaking respectfully.

"I know you are going to the capital, so I specially sent this to you." The dean smiled and handed the book in his hand to Xu Wenwu.

Xu Wenwu took it with both hands, flipped through two pages and took a look. He knew the dean's handwriting, so this should be the dean's note.

"Wenwu, I don't know if these can help you, but the dean has done his best. This is what I have prepared for you during this period of time. I hope that you can live up to your efforts over the years this time, and the dean will be satisfied."

Xu Wenwu put the books into his arms. He would never forget the dean's kindness in cultivating him. He clasped his fists solemnly and said, "Dean, don't worry. I will definitely live up to your expectations."

The dean shook his head and said, "As long as you know how to live up to your efforts, I am just doing my duty as a teacher to teach and educate people."

Xu Wenwu is smart. The dean said this just because he doesn't want to put too much pressure on himself.

"Dean, you can't say that. Wenwu has achieved what he has today thanks to your careful cultivation. Your kindness to him is greater than the sky!" Uncle Xu said from the side.

The dean smiled and said, "That's a serious statement. I admire Wenwu's calm and steady temperament. I think he's a good candidate, so I've been interested in him. Now, this kid hasn't let me down."

"Zijie thanks the dean for taking care of me in the academy. This time I am going to the capital with my elder brother and others. I am afraid I won't be able to come back for a while. Please take good care of yourself, dean. Zijie will definitely visit the academy to visit the dean and the teacher when I come back." Xiaowu was serious for a rare time and said respectfully.

The dean patted Xiaowu on the shoulder and sighed, "Zijie, I know your ambitions are not in books. The teacher hopes that you can achieve something in the future, so as to live up to your youthful arrogance!"

Xiao Wu once again solemnly clasped his fists and said, "Thank you for your teachings, Dean. Zijie will definitely not forget it."

The dean nodded, then waved his hand and said, "Let's go, it's getting late, I should go back..."

After saying that, he gathered his brown cloak and walked towards the academy with a somewhat stumbling step.

Uncle Xu watched the dean leave with a look of admiration on his face. He said, "Wenwu, Zijie, you must repay the dean's kindness to you in the future. He is a respectable elder..."

Xu Wenwu and Xu Zijie nodded and watched the dean walk away until he disappeared in the crowd. Then they got on the carriage and continued on their journey.