When Old Man Xu heard Xu Qingming's request, he immediately retorted, saying the Fang family had bad intentions and was trying to take advantage of the Xu family. If Fang Sanfa was instigated by his parents to embezzle money from the shop, would he sue? If he did, the son-in-law would be beaten and imprisoned. If he didn't, the Xu family would be the ones who got taken advantage of. They were determined not to sue...
Seeing they still weren't giving up, Old Man Xu became furious. He shouted, "I advise you to give up on that idea. My Xu family's assets are not something my married daughter can covet. What's your surname now? What's your surname now? Fang, Fang Xu! You're still thinking of getting a man to take control of my Xu family assets? Dream on..."
Before he could finish his words, Xu Daya stood up and ran to the east wing where Gu lived, crying. Gu followed with red eyes. Fang Sanfa drank sullenly without saying a word.
Although Xu Lanyin was also unwilling to let the Fang family interfere, she really didn't like what Old Man Xu said, so she lowered her head and ate without saying a word.
This incident made everyone unhappy, and Xu Daya and Fang Sanfa left angrily before finishing their meal.
Old man Xu was scolding, old lady Xu was angry, Mrs. Gu was crying, and Xu Zhiniang was trying to persuade her. It was a very noisy place.
Xu Lan didn't want to listen to the Xu family's affairs, and she would not get involved in the affairs of the eldest wife, so she took Xu Yuan and Zhang Qi for a walk at the foot of the mountain behind the village.
It was late spring, and the afternoon sun was blazing, still a bit hot. But down the mountain, amidst dense greenery and gurgling springs, the air was filled with the fragrance of grass and moisture, and the rustling of leaves echoed in my ears. It immediately cooled me down, calming my restless mood.
Xu Yuan pulled Xu Lanyin's skirt all the way, frowning and pouting, looking very unhappy.
This child is five years old this year, and it's the time when his worldview is forming. Such a good child should not be ruined by Old Man Xu and the Gu family.
Xu Lanyin said, "Learn from your parents, work hard on your own, and don't worry about other people's things."
Xu Yuan nodded and pouted, saying, "My dad told me to learn from my second grandfather and Uncle Zhao and make my own way in the future." He added, "I really don't like my aunt coming to my house. She always talks to my grandma about money or the shop. It's so annoying!"
Xu Lanyin stroked his little hair and said, "When you go to the provincial capital, you can go to a private school..."
He made a wish, "There is a golden house in the book, I saved it."
His words made both Xu Lanyin and Zhangqi laugh.
After returning from the foot of the mountain, they went back to their previous home. After cleaning up, it was already the beginning of the afternoon.
Xu Lanyin and Qin and others took a bus back to the county town.
When they got home, Mrs. Lu opened the door and said with a smile, "Second Master Xu just came to tell me the good news. He said the results of the provincial examination are in. The eldest young master passed and ranked 38th."
Mr. Xu Er refers to Xu Ershi.
Qin and Xu Lanyin were overjoyed. Regardless of whether Xu Lanzhou passed the entrance exam or not, he was already a martial arts student, a status that meant he had achieved academic success. For a child who had just turned fourteen to become a student was already quite difficult.
Moreover, the status of one's family has also changed. Before, no matter how much money one earns or how much land one buys, one can only be called a merchant or a landlord, but from now on, one can be called a "family of scholars".
The yamen runners who delivered the notice arrived at Nanping County at noon this afternoon from the prefectural capital, and Xu Lanzhou and Xu Dashi left immediately after reading the list, and would not return until tomorrow afternoon or the day after tomorrow. Xu Lanyin and Zhao Wuming left early tomorrow morning, so they would not be able to see them.
As soon as Xu Lanzhou comes back, Qin will accompany him to the provincial capital to take the college entrance examination.
Thinking of the many jewels in the bedroom, Xu Lanyin told Qin that when they left, they should still ask Old Man Xu and his wife to help look after the yard. When they arrived in the provincial capital, she would ask Xu Lanzhou to find Zhou Shu and ask him to help find a teacher to prepare for the exam.
She also gave a special instruction, "You must remind my grandfather not to arrange a marriage for Lan Zhou without authorization, and not to find someone he considers 'high-class'. Even if we disagree later, we will offend people for nothing. Also, let my grandmother keep a close eye on him." She also said, "It's useless for mother to say this, Lan Zhou must tell him in person."
Qin was also afraid that the old man would do this, so she said solemnly, "Mother, please let Lan Zhou explain it to him clearly."
Qin was happy and went to the kitchen to cook a few dishes and prepare a small pot of wine, waiting for Zhao Wu to come back.
Zhao Wu entered the city before closing the gates. When he got home, it was already dark.
Zhao Wu smiled upon hearing this good news. He poured half a cup of wine for Qin and Xu Lanyin, then poured himself a full cup. He raised his cup and said with a smile, "Let's wish Lanzhou a successful start and a glorious victory."
Qin's face was full of joy, and she smiled and said, "Thank you for your good words."
After a joyful meal, Zhao Wucai went to his room to rest. Xu Lanyin followed him and helped him pack the things he was going to take to the capital.
Xu Lanyin returned to her room and took out the blackroot grass from the drawer. The leaves had turned dark brown and withered, while the black roots were even darker in color, exuding a stronger medicinal fragrance than when they were fresh.
I wonder if this little blade of grass can really cure Wen Zhuofeng's lameness and earn him a lot of money...
She went to the secret compartment again, took out the small wooden plaque with the word "Zhou" engraved on it, put it around her neck, and stuffed it into her clothes.
She once asked Minhu Baicaotang who the owner was. Minhu only said that his surname was Zhou and he was a prominent family in Beijing.
They were a prominent family in the capital, and they could keep the Fujian household secret. She guessed that it was most likely the Crown Prince's maternal family, the Zhou family.
If it were his house, the small wooden sign would definitely be very useful. Although she brought it with her, she would not use it unless it was a serious matter.
At the hour of Mao the next day, Zhao Wu and Xu Lanyin set off with He Dong, He Xi, Zhang Qi and Ma Zi.
When Hanako saw that only Mazi was taken away and she was not, she was so angry that she kept barking.
Thinking of her daughter going to the capital, the city she had desperately escaped, Qin accompanied the carriage to the entrance of the alley, her eyes red and filled with worry. She hadn't slept well the previous night, happy for her son's success but also worried about her daughter's trip to the capital.
Xu Lanyin lifted the car curtain and comforted her, "Don't worry, mother. I'll be fine as long as Zhao Wu is with me." She thought to herself that she must find a way to let Qin live openly and honestly, and not let her live in fear all her life.
They arrived at a small town before dark and found an inn to stay in.
Because of what happened at Longxing Inn, they were extra careful about unfamiliar inns. Zhao Wu checked several rooms before he felt relieved.
After dinner, Zhao Wu came to talk to Xu Lanyin, and Zhangqi went to Zhao Wu's room tactfully.
Since there were no outsiders around, Xu Lanyin told Qin's true identity.
Zhao Wu's eyes widened, "Is your mother a girl from the Chai family? She is Wang Yi's wife who jumped into the river..." He stopped talking before he could finish his words.
Xu Lanyin was unhappy and said angrily, "How can you talk like that? My mother hasn't even married into his family yet, so how can she become his wife? You're out on business, and you're still talking without thinking?"
Unable to contain his anger, he reached out and grabbed his ear, twisting it a few times.
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