Chapter 300 Return to the Village
Ye Beixiu said "hmm". He hugged Zhang Juexia from behind and did not say anything for a long time.
In the quiet night, only the sound of two people's heartbeats could be heard.
After a long while, Ye Beixiu finally said, "When I returned to the village last time, I never thought that when I returned again, I would already be a martial arts scholar.
Although our status is still inferior to that of a scholar, as the county magistrate said, whether it is a martial scholar or a scholar, they are all scholars.
Work hard during the provincial examination. If you pass the military examination, you will truly become a member of the imperial court.
My wife, I..., not only am I nervous, I'm also very confused. There are some things I dare not even think about.
The changes were so huge for me that I was a little overwhelmed.
Sometimes I wonder what my life would be like if I hadn’t married you?
I'm afraid it's still the lame Ye Beixiu, who limps at the foot of the mountain and makes a living by hunting rabbits and pheasants.
My dear, you cured my leg, encouraged me to learn to read, we opened a shop, and I decided to take the military examination. All of these things seem like yesterday, and also like a dream. I...”
Zhang Juexia turned his head and put his hand on Ye Beixiu's lips to stop him from speaking.
"My husband, we have been through hard times together, so our relationship is better than anyone else's.
From now on, don’t say thank you so often.
If the Zhou Dynasty allowed women to take the imperial examinations, I would probably have to work hard on my own to achieve everything I want.
It's a pity that I don't have the chance, so I can only put my hope on you.
I do this for my own reasons. I hope you can stand out and give me enough sense of security."
“My lady, I understand, I am trying hard to give you and me a shelter.
You are so capable. I don't want the shop we worked so hard to open to have to pay dividends to this person and that person just to survive.
I hope you can truly have fun doing what you love.”
Zhang Juexia leaned on Ye Beixiu's chest, listening to his words, feeling extremely satisfied.
Ye Beixiu's passing of the Wu Xiucai exam marked a new beginning for them.
The two of them did not sleep all night. Zhang Juexia got up early to wash and dress up, and Ye Beixiu also changed into new clothes.
Lin Yuan drove the carriage and Yang Zhi accompanied them back to Yejia Village.
Before leaving, Zhang Juexia reminded Li Le, "Several families we are familiar with came to give us gifts yesterday, and my husband and I also returned the gifts.
If anyone comes today, you must ask them clearly who they are and where they come from. Then my husband and I will go and return the gift."
Li Le said he understood, "Boss, you can go back without worry, I will definitely take care of these things."
Li Le watched Zhang Juexia and his companions' carriage go a long way away before turning around and entering the shop.
He muttered to himself that the county town and Jinshui Town were quite far apart, and Yejia Village and Jinshui Town were not close either. He also wondered if his father knew that Wu Xiucai had married into the Dong family.
Manager Wan of Manfu Restaurant received the notice from Ye Beishan yesterday. When he heard that Ye Beixiu had won the title of Wu Xiucai, he was just like everyone else and was a little bit unbelieving at first.
Ye Beishan and he were anxious, "Manager Wan, how could I joke with you about such a big thing?
I really came to you to book a banquet. Tomorrow you have to send a few skilled chefs with their utensils to cook at my house."
Ye Beishan said this seriously. When Shopkeeper Wan heard that he had ordered a banquet, he felt that this must be true and couldn't help but sigh, "Brother Beixiu, you have really made it.
It hasn't been long since he passed the exam and became a Wu Xiucai. Brother Beishan, has the old man at home asked to book a few tables for the banquet?
Ye Beishan thought for a moment and said, "There must be at least ten tables!"
Shopkeeper Wan helped Ye Beishan with the calculations and said, "Brother Beishan, let's prepare for twenty tables first.
You don't have to prepare anything tomorrow. I will bring the cook, the utensils, and all the ingredients for cooking to your house."
Ye Beishan was overjoyed, "Thank you, Manager Wan."
Shopkeeper Wan waved his hand and said, "Brother Bei Xiu and I are old acquaintances. Now that he has passed the exam for the Martial Scholar, I want to come and congratulate him."
Early the next morning, Manager Wan got up early, arranged everything, and waited to buy the ingredients before going to Yejia Village.
During the waiting period, Manager Wan went to Shengxia Embroidery Shop first and told Li Xi the good news.
Shopkeeper Wan was afraid that Li Xi wouldn't believe him, so he said directly, "Shopkeeper Li, don't ask me if this is true. Anyway, I'll be going to Yejia Village soon and bringing people to prepare a banquet."
Since Manager Wan said so, Li Xi had to believe it even if he didn't want to.
He was so happy that he couldn't speak. After laughing for a while, he tried to calm himself down. "Thank you, Shopkeeper Wan. I will arrange things in the shop and go back to the village to help."
Shopkeeper Wan then informed Shopkeeper Yao, "I know you have a special relationship with Miss Ye, so I came here to tell you. Believe it or not, I have to go to the village to prepare a feast."
Shopkeeper Yao rubbed his sleepy eyes and washed his face with cold water before he finally woke up.
She began to mutter, "That couple is really tight-lipped. I just believed her and thought she was busy with business in the county. With her lazy nature, the business in the county is on track. If there is nothing else, she would have come back long ago."
Shopkeeper Yao washed and dressed up, then went to the shop in front and went straight to Ye Suyun. "Suyun, hurry up and pack up. Let's go back to your house."
Ye Suyun put down the work in her hands and asked doubtfully, "Master, are we leaving now?"
"Yes, let's go now."
Ye Suyun was panicking, "Master, what happened in my family?"
Shopkeeper Yao couldn't wait any longer. "How can you be so patient, kid? Come on, follow me. Your brother Bei Xiu has passed the martial arts exam. Your family is having a banquet today."
"What?"
Shopkeeper Yao looked at the stunned Ye Suyun and said, "Look, this kid must be so happy. Let's go quickly. If we have anything to say, we can talk on the way."
Oh, by the way, shouldn’t we go to the Zhao family and tell them that they are your future in-laws?”
Shopkeeper Yao was impatient. He pulled Ye Suyun into the carriage and said something to them when passing by the Zhao family.
The Zhao family was also shocked, but fortunately Zhao Xiang had traveled a lot and had a wide range of experience, so he quickly calmed down.
"Manager Yao, Suyun, you guys go ahead and let us pack up. We'll be there a little later."
Shopkeeper Yao was halfway there when she remembered that she had not told Madam Li. Then she remembered that Madam Li had a niece, Li Yingyue, in the county town. Maybe she should have known the news earlier.
At this time, Li Zhong, the housekeeper sent by the Li Mansion to congratulate, was running on the way to Yejia Village.
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