Chapter 531 A Dream of Youth 63
Just as Madam Chen was calling Yan Niang and the others to bring the dishes to the table, Mo Qi from the outer courtyard shouted, "Madam! Madam! The Second Steward is back!"
Second Manager?
At first, Chen was a little confused, but she quickly realized what was happening. Forgetting all about being dignified, she picked up her dress and ran outside. Xie Ning quickly swallowed the lotus seed cake and pulled Xie Qi along as they ran out.
Because of her short legs, she couldn't catch up for a moment; it was the first time she had ever seen Chen run so fast.
When the two ran to the door, Chen was wiping away tears in Huo's arms. "Brother, look at him, he passed!"
Chen Yin choked up a little, "Yes, I passed, and I even got second-class honors. My wife will be a Jinshi's wife from now on."
Six years ago, Xie Wangzhi could have taken his place, but because of Chen Yin's business in the prefectural city, he offended the son of the former prefect, and wasted three years. He couldn't even stay in the prefectural city anymore. Then, an elder in his family passed away, and he had to go home to mourn, which took another three years.
How many three-year periods does one have in a lifetime? If Xie Wangzhi's will was not strong enough, he probably wouldn't have been able to endure six years.
Why did Chen Yin grit his teeth and run around for so long to accumulate capital, and then still choose to settle down in Quanzhou, a city that was heavily suppressed? It was all to vent his anger.
Get up wherever you fall!
"Alright, this is a joyous occasion, and we should have a feast to celebrate. Today, your sister-in-law has brought her whole family to your house for a meal and to share in the joy of your marriage as the wife of a scholar who has passed the imperial examination!"
"Let's have another banquet at the restaurant tomorrow, and then another one when my brother-in-law comes back!"
Huo waved his hand dismissively, speaking with great arrogance.
"well!"
Madam Chen glanced at the servants around her, wiped her eyes with a handkerchief, and said, "Today is a day of celebration, everyone's monthly allowance will be tripled!"
After Chen finished speaking, Chen Yin said the same thing to the servants of the Chen family.
The servants were all beaming with joy and offered their congratulations.
Yan Niang was also happy. She glanced at the people outside and thought to herself that it was good that she had prepared a lot of ingredients, otherwise she would have had to go out to buy more today, which would have wasted time.
There were also chickens and ducks in the yard, and she had to kill two of them, but she still didn't have enough manpower, so she had to call Moqi and Qingli to come into the kitchen to help.
Madam Huo glanced at the bustling courtyard, pulled Madam Chen, whose eyes were red and swollen, to sit down and said earnestly, "Wan Niang, now you are also the wife of a Jinshi (successful candidate in the imperial examination), and your brother-in-law is currently waiting for an official position in the capital. No matter what official position he holds, he will be busy in the future, not only for him, but also for you."
Your brother-in-law is dealing with official matters, so don't you have to help him manage the household affairs? The household affairs aren't just about the children; there are all sorts of social interactions that can be quite troublesome.
I know you don't like using servants, but with so many things to do, how can you manage all by yourself? Listen to your sister-in-law, when you go to the capital, buy some servants to use, or bring some from Quanzhou.
That way I won't get so tired, and it's also about saving face...
Huo carefully taught Chen some ways of dealing with people and situations. She often dealt with the wives of officials and was very clear about the intricacies of the situation.
If you act petty or stingy, the other person will only secretly belittle and look down on you.
Chen Yin nodded in agreement, agreeing with what Huo had said.
"This is a serious matter and must be handled with care." In social interactions, there are no servants to wait on us; surely we wouldn't have to go ourselves to deliver a formal invitation?
"I will."
Chen took a deep breath. As the saying goes, you have to adapt to the situation. Before, they were all poor families in the town, and no one around them used maids or servants, so of course their family wouldn't use them.
Besides, there's not much to do at home. Her mother-in-law and father-in-law are both hardworking; even at their age, they still go out to sell their wares every day. How could she possibly need a maid? She can do some of the housework herself.
"It's good that you know. I'll send someone over tomorrow. Although we can go to the capital to buy servants, we also need to prepare the people to support us now."
Thinking of Xie Wangzhi's family situation, Huo hesitated before asking, "Is there a problem with your brother-in-law's family?"
Chen shook her head. "My mother-in-law and father-in-law are both open-minded people and won't care about these things. It's just that back in our hometown... it's okay, they wouldn't dare say anything."
They've already separated their households, so why should they care whether or not they need servants?
However, as the gap between the companies widens, it's inevitable that some people will be envious.
"As long as you know it, it's fine. Wangzhi has passed the imperial examination this time, which is the culmination of his hard work. Whether he serves as an official in the capital or is sent to a remote area, you and the child will definitely follow him."
But will your parents come along too? And what about your husband's older sister? You need to start thinking about these things now.
Several adults were discussing future plans in the main room, while Xie Ning chatted with the other children in the garden.
Xie Ning was still a little confused. She knew that Xie Wangzhi was extremely talented. Although a second-class degree was also very impressive, she thought that Xie Wangzhi could become the top scholar.
It's clear that there are many talented people in the world, and she has seen too little of them.
Chen Yunsheng looked at Xie Qi with some envy, "Brother Qi, from now on your family will be an official family."
"What are you saying! Our two families are so close, we're all one family, we should help each other out. Besides, my uncle helped my father achieve this success by bribing officials at all levels."
Xie Qi is a year older now, and he has learned a bit more about human relationships and social customs.
“But your family is moving to the capital soon, so it will be hard for us to see each other.” Chen Yunbo picked up a piece of lotus seed cake, his eyes lit up, and he ate several more in succession.
"What's the big deal? Uncle is so capable, he can just expand his business to the capital!"
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