Chapter 638: Straighten your back
After Zhang Juexia finished telling the story about Meng Xiang, Manager Yao's expression was exactly as Zhang Juexia had expected, a look of disbelief.
Zhang Juexia patted Shopkeeper Yao and said, "You can slowly digest this matter after you go back!
I've been talking for almost a whole day, and not only am I feeling a little dry-mouthed, I'm also extremely tired.
I have to go back and catch up on some sleep.”
Early the next morning, Ye Beixiu, Zhang Juexia and Ye Suyun returned to Yejia Village together.
When they arrived at the village entrance, the old men and women patrolling the village entrance started beating gongs and shouting, "Our scholar is back!"
"Our juren master is back!"
Soon, everyone in Yejia Village came out to greet the couple.
Ye Jishun and Wang Guilan were walking in front, surrounded by the crowd. The village head, Ye Jidong, was shouting at the side, "Hey, quick, take out the firecrackers we prepared. Let's set them off when Bei Xiu gets closer."
Wang Guilan quickly stopped him, "Brother Jidong, let's wait a minute before setting off the firecrackers. Let's wait until Juexia comes into the house."
Ye Jidong slapped his forehead in frustration, "Our village has produced a scholar, I was so happy that I forgot that Juexia was pregnant.
How about this, we split into two groups, you women will go in one group and protect Juexia into the village first.
After Jue Xia leaves, we men will have some fun together."
Wang Guilan agreed readily. Now she could stand up straighter now that her grandson had become successful.
It was a rare occasion that Pang Xiujuan and Ye Yunliang also showed up today. Without being invited, they came with Ye Beili and Ye Beifeng on their own initiative.
Wang Guilan waved her hand and said, "Let's do as the head of the village said. The eldest daughter-in-law and the third daughter-in-law, come with me and take Juexia home first.
We won't care about the rest, just let them do whatever they want!"
Ye Beixiu patted Zhang Juexia's hand and asked her to go home with Wang Guilan first. He also specifically instructed Wang Guilan to take good care of Zhang Juexia.
Wang Guilan patted her chest and promised, "Bei Xiu, just relax. I promise to take good care of Jue Xia for you."
Zhang Juexia followed Wang Guilan back home. Because Ye Beishan had brought back news about Ye Beixiu in advance, her home had been cleaned spotlessly by Wang Guilan and the others.
Wang Guilan also prepared peanuts, melon seeds and candies for everyone to eat and chat.
To be honest, when the people in the village met Zhang Juexia, they were a little reserved at first. After all, she was now the wife of a juren and her status was not ordinary.
But when they looked at Zhang Juexia, they found that his words and actions had not changed much from before, and gradually they became bolder.
"Juexia, you are so lucky!"
"Juexia, when you plan to set up the banquet, we must all come and join in the fun."
Wang Guilan protected Zhang Juexia and asked her to sit down. "Don't worry, let Juexia rest for a while before talking to you."
At this time, the sound of firecrackers was heard outside, and the women who liked the excitement also ran out to watch the fun.
The only people left in the room were those who were familiar with Zhang Juexia. They were eating melon seeds and chatting about family matters.
When Ye Beixiu was surrounded by a group of people and entered the house, there was another round of excitement.
As the village head, Ye Jidong spoke passionately. In the end, it was nothing more than that Ye Beixiu had made great progress and that Yejia Village had produced a juren, which was unique in Jinshui Town.
"From now on, the people of Yejia Village can go out with their backs held high."
Someone in the crowd refuted Ye Jidong, "Uncle Jidong, you are wrong. Our village has long enjoyed a better life than other villages because of Jue Xia.
Our backbone has long been straightened up."
"Then hold on a little longer!"
Everyone burst into laughter.
"Uncle Village Chief, Bei Xiu passed the imperial examination, which is a big event for our village. When will the grand banquet be held?"
"That's a good question! I was just about to say that! Brother Ji Shun and I have already discussed it. The day after tomorrow is a good day. Let's invite the Manfu Restaurant in town to attend. I guarantee you'll have good food and drinks."
"Village head, we have to prepare a few more tables for the banquet. Our whole family can come!"
"Don't worry, no matter how many of you come, there will be enough."
After Ye Jidong finished speaking, he dismissed everyone and said, "What you were supposed to do today has been completed. Go back to your work first.
The day after tomorrow, all work in our village will stop."
Everyone left talking and laughing.
Ye Jidong stayed and talked about the imperial examination with Ye Beixiu.
Although Ye Jishun and Wang Guilan didn't understand what was said, they pretended to understand.
Zhang Juexia found the old couple very interesting.
Ye Jitong had said everything he wanted to say, and Wang Guilan invited him to dinner, but she didn't want him to stay.
After Ye Jitong left, they were the only ones left in the house.
Only then did Ye Yunsheng dare to ask Ye Beixiu about the imperial examination, and Ye Yunliang also said a few words from time to time.
Pang Xiujuan looked at everyone proudly, "My son is the most promising one, right?"
As soon as she said this, everyone stopped talking and looked at her.
Pang Xiujuan waved her hand and said, "You guys chat about yourselves, there's no need to look at me, there's nothing good to see on my face.
It is enough for you to remember that Bei Xiu is my son."
"Old Third Family, Bei Xiu has such a big happy event, and you only need to say these two sentences. How can it be enough?
Let’s put it this way, when everyone has the banquet the day after tomorrow, you can stand among the crowd like your uncle Ji Dong did today and have a good chat with everyone.
A few words won't do. You should say more when the time comes. Bei Xiu is your son, you can't just sit there idle."
Pang Xiujuan immediately showed her fear, "Mom, you are making it difficult for me! When there are many people around, I can't speak clearly. That's not all, my face turns red when I talk too much!"
"I thought you had no face, why are you blushing?"
"Mom, please stop joking with me. Who doesn't have face?"
"So you have the nerve, I was just overthinking it."
Wang Guilan dealt with Pang Xiujuan with just a few words, and she never dared to speak nonsense again.
Even though Pang Xiujuan felt dissatisfied, she didn't dare show it on her face. She was thinking that she would have a good talk with Ye Beixiu when there was no one around.
This time, we must get Beili and Beifeng’s studies done no matter what.
Because she had something on her mind, Pang Xiujuan responded to everyone's blessings nonchalantly.
But I was thinking in my heart, what a great thing it would be if Beili and Beifeng could pass the imperial examination!
Why was it Ye Beixiu who passed the imperial examination?
Because Ye Suyun had not been home for a long time, Pang Xiujuan changed her tone and kept asking Suyun questions.
Unfortunately, her wishful thinking was wrong. Ye Suyun was always very tight-lipped and she couldn't get a single word out of her.
She had no choice but to give up.
Pang Xiujuan said to Wang Guilan aggrievedly, "Mom, you don't care about it. Everyone in our family looks down on me."
Wang Guilan was so angry at Pang Xiujuan that she threw everything in her hand away and said, "Xiujuan, today is a big day for Beixiu.
Don’t talk nonsense!
Don’t you know how powerful you are now?
No one in our family would dare to look down on you."
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