Fu Beimo wanted to help Yan Funing light the fire, but seeing his brother and sister-in-law being so humble, he hurried over.
If they keep walking like this, my sister-in-law's forehead will hit my brother's chin.
"Brother, go in, isn't my sister-in-law going in?"
So stupid, how can I be even more stupid than him?
He is still smart.
Otherwise, my sister-in-law would get hurt and cry loudly.
Fu Ciyi paused and turned sideways, and Yan Funing took the opportunity to enter the kitchen.
Fu Ciyi glanced at his brother and went back to his room.
Fu Beimo felt that his brother's eyes were a little cold, so he frowned at his back, and then followed Yan Funing to the stove happily.
"Sister-in-law, let me light the fire."
"OK."
Yan Funing washed the pot where she had fried the sesame seeds and added water.
Fu Beimo started to light the fire and burn the firewood.
The glutinous rice balls were quickly cooked and taken out of the pot. Yan Funing scooped them up and brought them to the main room, while Fu Beimo went to call his brother to come and eat together.
Everyone was able to have a full bowl, and the glutinous rice flour was very filling, so everyone's stomach was full.
"The dumplings are so fragrant, and the soup is delicious too." Wan Niang drank up the soup. "After eating Fu Ning's food, I don't want to eat anything else."
Even Fu Nanyao said, "It smells pretty good."
Yan Funing smiled and said, "It's just that we don't have lard at home. If we had some, it would be even more fragrant if it was wrapped with sesame seeds."
A few of them chatted for a while.
Fu Beimo suddenly said, "Mother, many women are coming into the city to see the Lantern Festival today. The Hu family girl also wants to go in. She asked the coachman Li to get us off the coach, but we won't get off."
"Ah, what's going on?"
Wan Niang knew that her youngest son couldn't explain it clearly, so she asked Yan Funing.
Yan Funing gave a brief account, and then said, "The Hu family seems very anxious. They went to the Fu Mansion on the 13th of the first lunar month, and they might go to the Fu Mansion today as well."
Fu Nanyao asked worriedly, "Could it be that they are asking the second branch to come and deal with us?"
Fu Ciyi was very calm: "We are upright and have nothing to worry about."
The Hu family and the second branch of the family were like snakes and rats, colluding with each other. It was no surprise that the two families could get along.
"We don't want to worry about anything." Wan Niang said, "Today is the Lantern Festival, and being together as a family is a joy."
I remember coming here on the seventh day of the Lunar New Year and I was still hungry.
She feels very hopeful these days.
Then he smiled and said to his children and daughter-in-law, "Look at the moon if you have clear eyes."
Yan Funing nodded: "The bright moon fills the sky, and my heart is always bright."
So what if the second house has a county magistrate?
There is justice in your heart, there is justice in the world, heaven and earth are kind to people, and the days to come will definitely get better and better!
Fu Nanyao looked at her in surprise. When she wasn't cursing, her words were quite nice.
Wan Niang clapped her hands: "Well said, Ci Yi, you should answer the last sentence."
Fu Ciyi said calmly: "I'm going back to my room to copy some books."
A certain woman is illiterate but is good at pretending to be cultured, so he doesn't want to write couplets with her.
So he left this sentence and went back to his room.
Wan Niang shook her head and said to Yan Funing, "Funing, ignore him. He is just like that."
--
At this moment in the Fu Mansion, the food has been served in the dining room.
The second old master and Fu Zhengqing were still in the study, chatting for a long time.
The maid went to call them for dinner, but the father and son ignored her and instead ordered the servants to invite Fu Minghe to the study.
As soon as Fu Minghe entered the study, Fu Zhengqing ordered someone to close the door.
"Grandfather, Father, do you two want to talk to me about something important?" Fu Minghe asked.
The second old master raised his hand and asked him to sit down: "You have seen today that the Hu family and Wan Niang's family are not getting along."
Fu Minghe said: "If this happens, my second brother will have a hard time in the countryside."
Fu Ning can't bear hardship, I wonder how she is doing?
Fu Zhengqing saw through his son's thoughts at a glance. How could he really care about Fu Ciyi?
So he said directly: "I know you like Yan Funing's face. What can a daughter of the Yan family achieve? You are going to take the imperial examination. In the past, a career in the government would have required money to be arranged. Only a daughter of the Yan family can help you."
The second old master said in a deep voice: "Minghe, your father has been an official for so many years, what he said is the truth."
Fu Minghe sat down aside and lowered his head.
Fu Zhengqing continued, "Do you think that with our family background, we need to establish a relationship with the Hu family? Oh, it's just that we think the Hu family is of some use."
"What's the use of the Hu family?" Fu Minghe raised his head.
Fu Zhengqing said patiently, "You know all too well the situation of Wanniang's family. Now with the addition of the spoiled Yan Funing, it's a mess. Their lives are a complete shambles."
"The only capable person in their family is Fu Ciyi."
"The Hu family is in the village and can cause trouble for them in every way. If this happens, Fu Ciyi will have to handle everything. Will he have time to prepare for the imperial examination?"
Hearing this, Fu Minghe looked at his sanctimonious father and hypocritical grandfather, and instantly understood.
On the wedding day, the wrong bride was replaced. The elders were not only trying to match him with Yan Haitang, but also to inherit his great-uncle's family business...
I also hope that Fu Ciyi will never have the chance to go to high school.
As a result, Yan Funing, who was originally his wife, could only become his sister-in-law.
Seeing him silent, Fu Zhengqing thought he was convinced, so he continued, "Son, you must work hard. Fu Ciyi has no time to study now, and no money to hire a teacher. It's time for you to catch up with him."
The second old master said lovingly, "My dear grandson, Grandfather has saved all of Fu Ciyi's books for you. Go read them tomorrow. He took a lot of notes. Books like this are hard to find on the market."
One has to admit that Fu Ciyi was very knowledgeable, and the books he read and annotated were particularly valuable.
When it came to academics, the inferiority complex that Fu Minghe had always felt overshadowed by Fu Ciyi surged up.
"I will work hard and not let my grandfather and father down!"
The wife who was supposed to be his became Fu Ciyi's. Since childhood, he was often compared to him. The two dissatisfactions combined made him understand the good intentions of his grandfather and father.
Now when he looked at their faces again, he could not find any trace of sanctimoniousness or hypocrisy.
Fu Zhengqing nodded with relief: "Fu Ciyi will probably not be able to participate in this year's provincial examination. Son, this is the time for you to make a name for yourself."
His son was also well-educated. When the examination for the position of Tongsheng was held, Fu Ciyi ranked first, but his son ranked second.
Later, when taking the civil service exam, his son was again surpassed by Fu Ciyi.
They can't lose again in this year's provincial examination!
The top scorer must be Fu Minghe!
--
The Lantern Festival moon is full, and the night is clear and dust-free.
Fu Beimo came to the west wing.
"Brother, many women are going to the county town to enjoy the lanterns today. The coachman said that the young women are going there to look for their husbands. I thought my sister-in-law has a brother, so I said she doesn't want to go. But the lanterns are so beautiful, I'm sure she will like them. Brother, make a lantern for her."
Fu Ciyi was surprised.
Ever since my brother suffered a head injury, he can hardly speak so many words in one breath.
What he said now was very clear.
Afraid that his brother would disagree, Fu Beimo said worriedly, "I'm afraid my sister-in-law will be deceived when she goes to see the lanterns. Brother, just make a lantern for her!"
Fu Ciyi said calmly, "You know our current situation. We can't do it without the materials."
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