Chapter 258 Even the sky is helping him
Ye Caiping's family bought four servants and brought them home, and the news soon spread throughout the village.
The villagers were curious and amazed.
Although they had known that Ye Caiping was rich, it was not until now, when Ye Caiping bought servants, that they felt that Ye Caiping was really different from them.
She is already rich!
When Xiaoyan and Guixiang came down the mountain carrying pig grass, many villagers asked, "Is this your maid?"
Xiaoyan smiled and said, "Yes, her name is Guixiang. Guixiang, go and say hello to Uncle Zhuzi."
There were also curious people who visited Ye Caiping's home.
Mrs. Zhao was one of them. As soon as she sat down, Aunt Yang brought her tea and snacks.
After experiencing all this, Mrs. Zhao couldn't wait to run to Lijia Village!
Sharing happiness is worse than enjoying it alone. She was very happy to be served today, so of course she wanted to share it with others.
Li Zhiyuan was pretending to be cultured, sitting under a tree in the courtyard and playing chess with himself.
The door was not closed, and Mrs. Zhao came in laughing and said, "Mr. Li, let me tell you, Caiping's family has bought four servants."
Li Zhiyuan jumped up in anger: "Li Jiaojiao, you forgot to close the door again!"
Li Jiaojiao came out of the room: "Who would lock the door in broad daylight? She came to see you, and you didn't let her in. Wouldn't that be even more embarrassing?"
Li Zhiyuan was almost choked to death. Last time, he didn't let Mrs. Zhao enter the house. As a result, not only did he get angry, but he also made the whole village laugh at him!
It would be better to let her in!
Li Zhiyuan smiled wryly: "What are you doing here again?"
"Let me tell you, Cai Ping bought four servants to go home. Oh, there was no need to knock on the door, a boy led us into the house, and after we entered, someone served us tea and snacks. It was so grand."
"Li Xiucai, when will your family buy some servants?"
Li Zhiyuan was about to vomit blood. Where could he get the money to buy the servants?
In the past, he had no idea how much money Ye Caiping had. But now, knowing that she had servants, he finally realized the gap between them.
Zhang Shuiniang's family had a monthly income of 50 taels, but they only employed two servants.
But Ye Caiping came with four people. With such a large workshop, she should have an income of at least one or two hundred taels per month.
Look at myself again, I am struggling to even afford food and clothing!
Why is God so blind?
Li Zhiyuan wanted to vomit blood, he felt so uncomfortable and jealous!
Zhang Shuiniang came out of the kitchen angrily:
"Aren't they just a few servants? What's so great about them? After all, they are just lowly small businessmen! July is coming soon, and the provincial examination will be held in August. When my husband passes the examination, he will be considered capable and noble."
In terms of appearance, she can't compare to Ye Caiping! In terms of financial resources, she can't compare! Even the identity of a so-called rich lady that she used to be so proud of seemed to have been shattered.
She can only compare herself with fame and honor!
No matter how much money she makes, she is marrying a scholar! Their family has achievements! You will be a juren in the future!
At this time, Li Jiaojiao came over and said coldly: "Dad, you will definitely pass the imperial examination! I have a hunch! You will definitely pass!"
Although Li Jiaojiao hated Li Zhiyuan's selfishness and indifference during this period, she was stuck in the mud and couldn't get out.
The family can only rely on Li Zhiyuan.
If Li Zhiyuan had passed the imperial examination, everything would have been different.
Not only will you have a good reputation, but you can also get financial subsidies.
Not to mention whether there is anyone to sponsor him to continue his scientific research, just the tax-free land alone will make him a fortune.
A scholar could be exempted from 50 mu of land, while a juren could be exempted from 200 mu of land.
At that time, they can ask people to rely on them and earn 10% of the harvest from the people who rely on them, so they can get a total of grain harvest from 20 acres of land.
They couldn't finish all the food.
There is also Li Zhiyuan who makes annotations for bookstores, which can also make several times the money. Now he can earn 4 taels of silver every month by annotating classics. But after becoming a juren, one can earn 10 taels, or even more.
If he gave up the imperial examination, he could open a private school and accept a few children from wealthy families as students, and he would definitely earn dozens of taels a month.
If you have money, you can hire servants.
They, mother and daughter, can live back to the good life they had before!
Li Zhiyuan looked at Li Jiaojiao: "Jiaojiao, are you so sure?"
Although he felt that half of his miserable life was caused by Li Jiaojiao, if she hadn't been stupid enough to be cheated out of the 200 taels, they wouldn't be so poor.
But what Li Jiaojiao said now was very pleasing to the ear.
"Of course!" For some reason, she was very sure that she would win!
Li Zhiyuan was inspired, straightened his back, and stared at Mrs. Zhao: "Everything is inferior, only reading is superior! When I pass the imperial examination in autumn, I hope you can come to my house like this arrogantly!"
Unexpectedly, Mrs. Zhao spat fiercely: "What are you dreaming of! If anyone is going to pass, it will be Ye Xuanzhong, the scholar from our village! And you are still a scholar!"
Li Zhiyuan was so angry that he wanted to hit someone.
Mrs. Zhao immediately ran out, shouting behind her as she ran:
"Ye Xuan from our Qinghe Village passed the Tongsheng exam at the age of 17. Maybe he can get a scholar in August. If he can't get one this year, he can try next year. Even if he gets one at the age of 30, he'll be better than you!"
Li Zhiyuan was about to vomit blood again. He pointed in the direction where Mrs. Zhao disappeared, his hands shaking:
"Hmph, she's a fast runner!"
"What the hell! Ye Xuan didn't go to the county school, but followed a pretty boy who didn't even have any academic achievements. His future has been ruined!"
As he was talking, a scholar suddenly walked in: "Brother Zhiyuan."
Li Zhiyuan was startled, and quickly put away the ferocious look on his face, and forced a smile, "Brother Mao, do you have something to ask me?"
The man's name was Chen Mao. He was from the neighboring He'an Village. He and Li Zhiyuan were not only childhood friends, but also classmates in the county school. He is currently a student.
Chen Mao said excitedly: "I just received a good news that Master Xuezheng has invited a great teacher to give lectures."
"What sir?"
"It seems he is a top scholar, and a retired scholar from the Imperial College in the capital."
Li Zhiyuan was so excited that he almost jumped up: "Is this true?"
"This is what the Confucian scholar told me. Whether it is true or not will be announced tomorrow. Good teachers are hard to find. If you can meet a good teacher, listening to his class for one time is better than listening to other teachers for ten days!"
Li Zhiyuan has been studying for many years and naturally knows this truth.
He couldn't help but feel excited. He was going to take part in the provincial examination soon, but he encountered such an opportunity at this time. It can be seen that everything was destined!
Could it be that God is helping him?
He will definitely pass the provincial examination this time!
He couldn't help but think of Ye Xuan. Humph, he said that Ye Xuan would be a fool if he didn't go to the county school!
Just take an opportunity like today's, Ye Xuan will never have it in his entire life!
"Congratulations, Brother Zhiyuan. With this opportunity, your literary talent will surely improve greatly. You will definitely pass the provincial examination!" said Chen Mao.
"Hey, Brother Mao will definitely pass the college entrance examination." Li Zhiyuan said with a hint of pride in his tone.
While Chen Mao was still working hard for the college examination, he was already preparing for the provincial examination.
Chen Mao sighed and laughed: "Of course I can't compare to Brother Zhiyuan. We are obviously the same age, but Brother Zhiyuan has already passed the imperial examination, while I am still a young student."
"This is all I can do in my life. I cannot compare to Brother Zhiyuan who is so talented and a genius. He will surely soar high in the future and pass the imperial examination."
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