Chapter 2498 Where to do it
This wealthy man naturally refers to Feng Zongping.
Feng Zongping was surrounded by people as he walked out. He was so happy all the way to the Champion Building that he realized, "That's not right. Why am I the only one treating? Your Bai family has two Jinshi scholars. Shouldn't you be the ones treating?"
Bai Dalang put his hand on his shoulder and said, "Please come together, please come together."
Bai Erlang nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes."
Bullshit, they should have been the ones to treat everyone, but Feng Zongping was pulled upstairs, and thinking that today was indeed a happy occasion, he didn't care about this little gain or loss.
In a teahouse a little distance away from the Imperial Examination Hall, the people sitting inside received the news later. When the complete list was transmitted, Mr. Zhuang, who was sitting on the second floor, was stunned for a long time before he reacted.
Mr. Jiang patted him on the shoulder with great joy and said, "Brilliant, Zhuang Xunmei! You're truly amazing! Your three disciples are now all outstanding individuals. By the way, Bai Dalang was also your student, right?"
Mr. Chen on the side also said: "No, I'm feeling very sad now. You have to pay for the tea this time."
Mr. Zhuang laughed and said, "Okay, I'll pay!"
Bai Shan and his men went to collect the wool freely, and one of the servants who followed them ran back home to report the news. Master Bai and his men were still waiting at home.
The servant jumped off his horse before reaching the side door, ran to the door in two quick steps, threw the rope to the doorman, and ran in, shouting: "Master, Master, great joy, great joy..."
Mr. Bai couldn't help but walk out of the hall and asked, "Who won? Or did everyone win?"
The servant took a deep breath and said, "Both the eldest and second young masters have won!"
Mr. Bai opened his eyes wide, covered his chest and was unable to speak.
Mrs. Bai was also very excited. She turned around twice and said, "Quick, quick, give out the wedding money."
Madam Liu hurriedly asked someone to help Mr. Bai back to sit down. Old Zhou and the others came over to congratulate him. They were also very happy in their hearts. Oh, the eldest and second young masters of the Bai family are also going to become officials. In the future, Manbao and Baishan will have helpers in the officialdom. Hahahaha...
The Zhou residence was bustling with activity. The Bai family carried out a basket of copper coins and stuffed them into the servants' hands one by one. They then carried out another basket and scattered them directly outside the gate.
Old Zhou was stunned, and so were all his family members.
After staying there for a while, I remembered to ask, "By the way, where is our Guan Yong? Did he win the lottery?"
The servant who came back to report the news said with regret: "Master Guan is talented, but he didn't win this time."
Old Zhou's family members were not very sad and nodded. After all, it was not easy to pass the imperial examination.
Zhou Lixue and others looked thoughtful and planned to try to take the Mingjing exam together with his eldest brother-in-law next year. Whether they would pass or not was another matter. They would first accumulate experience.
Mr. Bai recovered and looked around to share his joy with his sons, but found that they had not returned. He hurriedly asked, "Where are the young masters?"
"The eldest and second young masters are inviting their classmates to dinner, so they're going to the Champion Building together."
"Yes, yes, after passing the exam, we have to treat our classmates. Come, get some money and give it to the young masters. Tell them not to be stingy with money and let the classmates order whatever they want to eat."
The servant happily agreed, took a heavy purse and left.
Old Zhou was envious. When would he be able to spend money like that?
Well, he has no money now. He and his wife used all their private savings to prepare a dowry for Manbao. The copper coins in his purse now were taken from Wulang and Liulang.
After the Xingbang results were announced, many people went to Zhuangyuan Building. Today, the place must be full of scholars.
Guan Yong followed Zhou Man and Bai Shan into a private room. Before he could sit down, the door was slammed open, startling him. He thought someone was coming to fight, but when he looked up, he saw three or four young men. The leading young man had a knife on his waist and was wearing the uniform of the imperial guards. He took two steps at a time, stepped forward, slapped Bai Erlang on the shoulder, and laughed happily, "Good job, Bai Erlang, you really passed the exam!"
Bai Erlang hissed and felt pain when he touched his shoulder.
Seeing him so unhappy, Zhao Liulang said, "What's the big deal? It was just a slap. Did I really master peerless martial arts in less than a month after joining the Imperial Guard?"
Bai Erlang rolled his eyes rudely, "What kind of peerless magic skills can you have? This is not just your achievement, they all have it."
He pointed at Bai Shan and the others and said, "I think this is what they just fought."
Bai Shan carried the teapot and poured tea for everyone. Bai Dalang had a smile on his face. Feng Zongping, who was standing beside him, touched his shoulder quietly and felt pain as well.
Zhao Liulang guessed what was going on when he saw Feng Zongping's grin. He tutted twice and asked the people behind him to sit down. "Who's going to treat you to this meal?"
Bai Dalang said, "Let's treat the three of us together."
"No, we have to give everyone a meal. No one can be left out. This is a big wedding, how can we treat everyone together?" Zhao Liulang said, "Hurry up and share yourselves. I can eat this kind of wedding wine for three days straight."
Manbao was curious, "Aren't you on duty?"
Zhao Liulang waved his hand and said, "You can still take a break at noon, and I can be temporarily transferred to this area to inspect."
Manbao stopped talking.
Bai Erlang said, "Why are you in such a hurry? I'm definitely going to have a banquet at my house. I'll invite you to come over and eat as much as you want."
"How is that the same? I eat for free at the restaurant, but I have to bring a gift when I go to your house. Hmm," Zhao Liulang held up two fingers and said, "I need two more."
Manbao asked Bai Dalang, "Are you going to hold the banquet at Changqing Lane or at my place?"
Bai Dalang pondered, "My place is a little small. I'll go back and discuss it with my parents."
The last time he got married, he also held a wedding ceremony in Changqing Lane, but the bride was picked up from Zhou's house. The people who came at that time made Mr. Bai jealous for a long time.
There are pros and cons.
If it was held in Changqing Lane, people would naturally have the impression that they were the Bai family of Changqing Lane;
But holding the meeting at Zhou's residence would not only consolidate the relationship between the Bai and Zhou families, but also leave the impression on officials that their alliance was unbreakable.
If they were from aristocratic families or official families with a good background, it would be better for them to separate. However, their three families, not only Zhou Man and Bai Shan, but also the two brothers, actually have no relatives to support them in officialdom. At this time, it is a good thing for them to be closer.
Bai Dalang's mind raced with thoughts, and he already had a preference. Bai Erlang said directly, "Of course we'll hold it at the Zhou residence. The house in Changqing Lane is too small to move around. Besides, it's autumn now, and it's perfect for a barbecue. Can we barbecue in the small garden in Changqing Lane?"
Bai Dalang swallowed his words.
Bai Shan nodded in agreement and said to Bai Dalang, "Brother, if we hold it at the Zhou residence, then in the eyes of the world it will be more than just a family with two Jinshi."
Bai Dalang's eyes lit up, and he nodded slightly, saying, "I'll go back and tell my father."
See you at 9pm
(End of this chapter)
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