By dinner time, all the food on the stalls was sold out. Han Zecang held his portion of food, feeling sad as he almost lost it.
It was already dark when they rushed back to Yunshan Village in the mule cart. After a simple wash, they took a rest every minute. They only slept for three hours before struggling to get up again. Yu Ge'er said that they could still earn a whole morning's worth of money today.
My aunt is not only proficient in making all kinds of pasta, she can also fry oil tea very well.
Before, she had only fried oil tea with lard, salt, five-spice powder and flour. This was the first time she had fried sweet oil tea because the cost was too high.
The recipe that Han Zeyu improved is the kind of oil tea noodles that are sold in the streets and alleys in later generations. Some sugar and chopped nuts are added to it. Due to time constraints, they only got some peanuts and walnuts, fried them, crushed them and added them to the oil tea.
Han Zeli and Han Yumo were young and not very sensitive to the idea of embarrassment. Their mother made them two bowls of oil tea batter, and they squatted obediently in front of the stall, drinking the fragrant and sweet oil tea, feeling extremely happy.
Han Yulian is almost twelve years old, at the age when she needs to save face. She is also a bit gentle and shy, and is very resistant to performing in public.
The twins drank the oil tea and received a penny for their service, and they were in a very happy mood.
Han Yulian didn't envy him when she saw this. She would rather not have the money than be treated like a monkey in public.
Hidden in the crowd of onlookers was an old acquaintance, that person was Zhao Yan, who accompanied his elder brother-in-law to take the county examination.
The eldest son of the grain merchant Sun family is twenty-one years old this year. He participated in the autumn examination three years ago, but failed even the county examination. Now that he is a father, he is still fighting hard to obtain the qualification of a student.
Zhao Yan was also confused. He was already at this age and claimed to have studied for more than ten years, but he didn't even understand the basic knowledge. Basically, he had said goodbye to his study.
But the Sun family doesn't think so. As the eldest son and grandson in the family, they want him to study so long as he wants. What if he can really pass the exam? Wouldn't that bring honor to the family?
Zhao Yan was quite helpless about this. It seemed that his son-in-law, who had the title of scholar, was a complete outsider.
Studying and taking exams are both extremely expensive things. The Zhao family's financial resources are not enough to cover all his expenses, let alone support him to go to Beijing to take the exams. He has to rely on the financial support of the Sun family to continue his studies.
After Zhao Yan successfully landed, he obtained the rights and interests of a scholar, such as exemption from taxes, not having to kneel when meeting officials, and not being easily punished for crimes. Naturally, his status and position were greatly improved.
But the title of scholar is far from enough. Zhao Yan's goal is to participate in the next autumn examination and strive to pass the examination. By then, the Sun family will have to curry favor with him instead of ordering him around and treating him with contempt as they do now.
As an accompanying examinee, Zhao Yan was surprised to see the Han family. Han Zeyu had married into the Su family, so why would she tolerate his relatives embarrassing themselves here? Didn't he care about his image in the Su family?
In fact, Zhao Yan was somewhat relieved. Fortunately, the two of them broke up decisively, otherwise he would have been the one to perish with them.
The Han family's oil tea noodles were selling like hot cakes, so they had no time to take care of the self-righteous Zhao Xiucai. They were busy collecting money and weighing things.
As for Han Zeyu, he left the house early in the morning and told the housekeeper that he wanted to accompany his second brother to take the exam. Su Shien already had servants to take care of him, so one more or one less would not make much difference.
But his younger brother needs encouragement and care from his family. As the eldest son in the family, he has the responsibility and obligation to accompany his younger brother to take the exam.
The old housekeeper was shocked by these brainless remarks. Could it be that the affairs of his mother's family are more important than his own future?
Han Zeyu didn't care and left with a satisfied look on his face, letting him think whatever he wanted.
I thought that the old butler was still too inexperienced. His current personality was that of an ancient version of a brother-supporting demon. In fact, there were many people who went further than him, but they just wouldn't show their thoughts openly.
Han Zeyu carefully checked Su Shien's clothes inside and out twice to make sure there were no problems before letting him change.
After analysis by the two, they concluded that the most likely opportunity for Su Wangshi to take action was the distance from the Su Mansion to the outside of the examination hall.
So Han Zeyu went out first, walked around, climbed over the wall back to Su Mansion, and went to the stable to check the condition of several horses.
It seemed that there was nothing unusual. Han Zeyu went to check the carriage they were going to take when they went out. He not only looked at Su Shien's carriage, but also checked Su Yunsong's. In comparison, he found that the carriages commonly used in their courtyard were really simple and unpretentious, while Master Yunsong's carriage was low-key and luxurious.
Han Zeyu felt a little sad and began to feel sorry for her husband again, this poor little cabbage who was not loved by his father and mother.
At this time, the groom was yawning and walking towards the stable with a lantern in his hand. Han Zeyu quickly hid himself and observed whether the groom would do anything secretly.
Facts proved that he was judging others by his own standards. The groom was quite upright and efficient. He cleaned the two horses that would be used today very well and did not show favoritism to one over the other because of the different status of the horse owners.
The sun rises as usual, and the roosters still crow at the top of their lungs, reminding people that it is dawn and time to get up.
The groom went out to clean the tools. Han Zeyu was very unwilling to give up after finding nothing. He dared to conclude that Su Wangshi must have made some arrangements. He must find it out and destroy this conspiracy.
After breakfast, Su Shien once again counted the test materials and the food he would need for the next three days. He stared at the empty space for a while. There was originally a brand new inkstone placed there, but it was taken away by Yu Ge'er. He said that there was something wrong with the inkstone.
Su Shien wondered if the Madam had put drugs in the ink. The scent of the ink itself could cover up some pungent smells, and that ordinary inkstone was the one he had ignored from beginning to end.
Mrs. Su Wang was truly vicious and would not allow him to easily evade the last obstacle she had set for him.
Even though the family division was already inevitable, Mrs. Su Wang still persisted in making things difficult for him. He felt truly honored!
The wet nurse was supported by Yang Wan and slowly moved over, reminding the young master that it was time to set off and not to be nervous, as his mother must still be protecting him.
Su Shien smiled sarcastically, didn't reply, and simply lifted the curtain and got into the carriage to the examination hall...
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