When he was almost home, he saw his mother stretching her head to look outside, and she was delighted to see him.
"Shu'er!" his mother called.
"mother!"
Zhuo Shu's mother couldn't hear.
Zhuo Shu was eager to share this joy with her, so he gestured to indicate that he had passed the county exam!
Unexpectedly, his mother's face suddenly changed, the clarity in her eyes gradually disappeared, she became crazy, and her hands and feet began to dance.
This is a sign that she is going crazy!
"mother!"
Zhuo's mother's expression suddenly became fierce. She grabbed Zhuo Shu and pulled him into the house.
"No! You're not allowed to leave!"
"Don't leave mother!"
When Zhuo's mother went crazy, she became extremely strong and dragged Zhuo Shu so hard that he staggered.
When Zhuo's father heard it, he hurried out and grabbed Zhuo's mother.
"What are you doing? Isn't it a good thing that your son passed the county exam? Don't go crazy!" Zhuo's father shouted loudly, forcibly pulled him into the room and locked him up.
The neighbor next door heard the noise, watched for a while, and knew what happened.
"Did Zhuo Shu get into the county school?" the neighbor asked sourly. "What's the point of getting in? I heard the tuition at the county school is quite high. Hongwen Academy waived it for you, but the county school is a public school, so you can't miss out on any tuition."
Zhuo Shu stood there, looking at his impoverished family, and the joy of passing the exam disappeared in an instant.
Yes, the tuition for the county school is five taels of silver a year. Even if you live frugally, these five taels of silver are real money.
His family simply couldn't afford five taels of silver.
"This money is not from your family, why do you care so much? It's easy to worry if you eat too many radishes!" Zhuo's father said angrily.
The neighbor was so angry that he went into the house and slammed the door shut.
"All my sons are idiots, incompetent, yet they're jealous of my son!" Zhuo's father snorted and looked at Zhuo Shu with a gentle expression. "Shu'er, don't worry about the money. Leave it to me. Just prepare well and report to the county school in a few days."
"Shu'er, this hand of yours is used for writing articles. From today on, don't go out to the fields."
"Here." Zhuo's father stuffed something into Zhuo Shu's hand.
When Zhuo Shu took a look, it turned out to be an egg!
"Other people's children who get into the county school are given banquets. Dad is incompetent, so Shu'er can only eat an egg."
Zhuo's father laughed and turned around to get busy.
Zhuo Shu looked at his father's back, his eyes red. He was adopted by his parents, but his father was doing his best to treat him well.
In the evening, Zhuo's father sat on the steps at the door for a while, looking into the distance, his brows furrowed with worry.
As if he thought of something, a struggle flashed in his eyes.
Then, Zhuo's father stood up and walked out.
Although Zhuo's father didn't let Zhuo Shu work, Zhuo Shu still went to the fields.
His father's legs and feet were inconvenient and were soaked in water, making him feel uncomfortable every night.
He just happened to have the opportunity to help plant the rice seedlings at home before the county school opened.
Zhuo's father couldn't persuade him and could only let him do as he pleased.
Four days before the county school opened, Zhuo's father called Zhuo Shu over and handed him a package.
Zhuo Shu took it, opened it and saw a big bag full of copper coins.
Zhuo Shu was surprised: "Dad, this..."
"Five taels of silver. Dad said he has a way." Zhuo's father said with a smile.
Zhuo Shu held the bag of copper coins and began to understand where the money came from.
I think his father borrowed money from every family.
Zhuo Shu's personality is actually somewhat like his father's.
Although his father was lame, he had a strong character and would never ask for help from others no matter how hard his life was.
Now I have to ask others for help for him.
Thinking of his father dragging his legs, knocking on each door, begging with a smile on his face...
Zhuo Shu felt sad and his eyes turned red.
"Shu'er, study hard, and your father will enjoy a happy life. And your mother..."
"Dad, I will definitely pass the imperial examination. Then I will find someone to treat Mom and be filial to you!" Zhuo Shu said firmly.
…
Ever since the results of the county exam came out, Tangli had been pondering whether to let the two children go to Hedong County to study alone, or to move the whole family there...
Dabao and Xu Jue would study at the county school, and then I would find a college for Erbao in Hedong County to continue his studies. I would also find some business to start in Hedong County to make money. This seemed to be the best way.
Now, Baoqing Pavilion was under the purview of Lu Qing and Zheng Ding, leaving her with nothing to do. She didn't have much to do in Yaoshui Town, so it would be better for her to go to Hedong County so that the family could stay together.
After Tang Li made his decision, he took quick action and planned to buy a house in Hedong County.
Tang Li left his four children at home and got on a carriage early in the morning to go to Hedong County.
Zhang Qian had been driving a horse-drawn carriage for many years and often went to Hedong County. He knew many people and had connections. So, he took Tang Li to several places to look around.
However, after most of the day, there was no suitable one.
As the sun was getting high in the sky and he felt a little hungry, Tang Li took Zhang Qian into a restaurant.
As soon as Tang Li sat down, he saw the shadow of a fan.
Turning around, he was met with a handsome face. It was the 'young man' he had seen outside the examination room last time.
The 'young man' had a faint smile on his face, looking wanton and romantic.
"I'm so hungry, would you like to treat me to a meal?" the young man asked with a smile.
Tangli smiled and said, "Please sit down."
"Then I won't be polite." The man sat down. "What's your name, young lady?"
"Tangli."
"What a coincidence! No wonder I felt close to the girl. It turns out we are a family. My name is Qingyu." Du Qingyu said.
She is a koi, not a carp, and is not of the same family as herring.
However, when Tang Li saw her flawless face, he no longer hated her for trying to make friends with her.
"I'm a good eater. Does Miss Xiaoli mind?" Du Qingyu said.
"You know how to eat, and I have money, that's just right." Tang Li said generously.
When she smiled, her eyebrows were curved, which made her look a little cute, adding a bit of innocence to her originally charming appearance.
These words were said in a very domineering manner.
Beauty, gentleness, and dominance, all these are embodied in one girl.
Very special and dazzling.
Du Qingyu sat down: "Hahaha, since the lady said so, then I will eat to my heart's content. You're welcome. Waiter!"
The waiter came running over quickly.
Du Qingyu listed more than a dozen dishes in one breath.
"Isn't Qingyu from Hedong County?" Tangli chatted with her while the dishes were served.
"No, Xiaoli, do you want to know where I'm from?" Du Qingyu looked at her with his chin supported.
"Just say it if you're happy."
"If you want to know, I'll tell you." He said this with even more affection.
If Tang Li hadn't recognized her as a girl, she would definitely feel uncomfortable being stared at lovingly by such a handsome guy.
However, knowing that she was a girl like him, he just thought she was joking.
Tang Li was about to speak when he suddenly heard a vulgar voice.
"What a beautiful young lady~"
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