Chapter 499 A Dream of Bygone Years 31
Xie Wangzhi led Xie Qi to thank Chen Yin. The Chen family had indeed put in a lot of effort. Although they could collect past exam questions for the prefectural school, they might not have collected as many as the Chen family.
Chen Yin had been operating in the prefectural city for many years and had some connections.
After lunch, Chen Yin took Xie Wangzhi to the study to discuss matters. Huo Shi was telling Chen Shi about the delicious food and beautiful scenery in various parts of the city, as well as some highly-rated shops.
Although Chen lived in the prefectural city for three years, so many years have passed and the prefectural city has changed a lot.
She and her brother Chen Yin were not originally from Quanzhou; they were from Beijing. More than a decade ago, Chen Yin brought his sister to Quanzhou to make a living.
It was at that time that Chen met Xie Wangzhi. At that time, one was a small vendor selling fruit and tea on a small boat, and the other was a primary school student who came to Quanzhou to study.
Love arises without warning, and deepens with time.
After resting at home for a few days, Xie Wangzhi took his two children out to visit his elders. He had no intention of bringing Xie Ning along, but seeing the child sitting obediently at the table with clear eyes, Xie Wangzhi couldn't help but soften his heart.
So Xie Ning was also brought along.
Since Xie Ning has gone, Chen should naturally go with him.
They didn't bring any servants, only Qingli followed. Then they had Moqi bring a carriage over. Xie Wangzhi first carried Xie Ning into the carriage, and then took Xie Qi into the carriage. As soon as Xie Qi got in, he opened the window. He really enjoyed watching the lively scene outside.
Xie Wangzhi, however, was different. He simply leaned to the side with his eyes closed, resting. Even without looking, the smells of cooking fires outside would drift in through the car window.
"Father, who is the gentleman we are visiting this time? Is it Mr. He, who often writes to you?"
Xie Wangzhi nodded, looking somewhat wistful. "It's that gentleman. He's teaching at the prefectural school now. When you see him later, be polite and don't be mischievous."
He Qing'an was not only his close friend despite their age difference, but also his teacher.
He had sent his visiting card a couple of days earlier, so when Mo Qi went up to knock on the door, the servants inside quickly came over. After glancing at him, their gaze fell on Xie Wangzhi's face. The old servant, whose temples were slightly gray, smiled and bowed, "Young Master Xie, you've finally arrived. Mr. He is already waiting inside."
"Uncle Jue".
This old servant was given the surname Jue by his master. He had been He Qing'an's pageboy for a long time, and now he was the steward of the He family.
Xie Wangzhi had Moqi hand the local specialties he brought to the servant next to Uncle Jue, and then he led the two children to follow Uncle Jue inside.
The wind returns to the small courtyard, the garden is overgrown with green, the willow buds continue to bloom in spring, red roses trellis the green banana trees, and the phoenix is light and graceful with a delicate pink waist.
Deep in the courtyard, the butterflies remain undisturbed, and the red flowers quietly bloom, exuding the spirit of spring. The stillness is tinged with a hint of spring liveliness, making it a delightful place to appreciate.
"Sir, Wangzhi and his wife have come to pay their respects." Xie Wangzhi bowed, as did Xie Qi and Xie Ning, who were standing on either side.
Chen had not yet taught Xie Ning how to perform the proper etiquette, so she simply followed Chen's movements and curtsied.
Mr. He was an elderly man in his fifties with a white beard but a ruddy complexion, clearly indicating that he was in excellent health.
After the group bowed, Mr. He stroked his beard and pointed to the table beside him, saying, "Sit down."
Upon seeing that Xie Wangzhi had brought a little girl with him, Mr. He looked her over for a while and realized that she was Xie Wangzhi's youngest daughter. The two children resembled their father and mother, respectively, and of course, Xie Ning resembled her father.
A maid came to lead Madam Chen to the backyard. Madam Chen glanced at Xie Ning and saw her plop down next to her father. She shook her head helplessly, left Qingli behind, and went over alone.
The old servant beside me was brewing tea. As the white steam rose, a delicate fragrance lingered all around. Brewing tea and burning incense created a truly peaceful atmosphere.
"Sir, this is my son, Xie Qi. He has come to take the entrance exam for the prefectural school. Please examine him and assess his abilities compared to the current students. Do you think he has a chance of being admitted?"
Xie Wangzhi looked at Xie Qi with a smile in his eyes, and Xie Qi immediately straightened his back, a little nervous.
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