It was at this time that Huang Minbo showed some reluctance.
County Magistrate Huang waved his hand and asked the servant to drive the carriage.
Huang Minbo called out "Dad" and looked at the back of County Magistrate Huang, his eyes gradually becoming blurred.
I don’t know why, but the eyes of all the scholars present were a little wet.
It seemed as if the ones coming to see them off were their parents.
Ling Jiheng sighed, turned the car around, and asked everyone to leave the city gate together.
Yunrou County is several days' drive from the provincial capital, so they have to hurry and find a good place to stay before dusk.
If it's sunny, we can arrive safely. But if it rains or snows, we might have to spend the night in a dilapidated temple.
Therefore, it seems that they set off very early, but in fact, they are just reserving time for possible delays on the road.
The huge team attracted a lot of attention.
Someone with sharp eyes recognized the students in long robes and exclaimed, "Are you going to the provincial capital to take the exam?"
Ling Jiheng nodded.
The man smiled and said, "I wish you a smooth journey and hope you will be on the list!"
The students bowed and said, "Thank you very much!"
Those who were watching the fun were all talking to each other, saying auspicious words.
The students felt warm in their hearts as they listened to this, and they straightened their backs, as if they had truly been honored.
A moment later, they arrived at the city gate. Seeing a few students in simple clothes, Ling Jiheng nodded at them.
Then they were placed on several ox carts carrying food and bedding, and with a wave of the whip, they set off.
Chi Xingyue opened the curtain and looked at the gradually unfamiliar scenery, feeling reluctant to leave again.
Ling Jiheng comforted her: "After the exam, I will come back with you to see you!"
Chi Xingyue smiled but didn't respond. He felt that he might not be able to return for three to five years.
When I come back, everything is different. I don’t know how many of the familiar people and things are left.
Silent, silent, the carriage was completely still, the only sound being the squeaking of the wheels.
Chi Xingyue felt that it was quite boring to be melancholic about the passing of time, so he opened the letter given by Boss Liu and started reading.
He was fascinated by it as soon as he saw it. After extracting the key points, he took out a sample essay book from the desk in an office in the village committee building.
Find articles on related topics and give them to Ling Jiheng for reference.
There are also newspapers. The policies in the newspapers are all formulated based on social issues. It can be said that they are from a high-level perspective.
Ling Jiheng would benefit greatly from learning even three or four points, let alone absorbing it all.
It’s true, time flies when people are doing something seriously.
It was noon and the group stopped to rest.
The students who brought food with them ate dry biscuits themselves.
Those who did not bring any food could pay the Ling family for food and receive a plate of pickles, a bowl of mushroom and chicken porridge, and two multi-grain steamed buns.
This is the disadvantage of traveling with others, you can’t eat as much delicious food as you want.
But people are people in society, and students from the same class will inevitably become colleagues in the future. Ling Jiheng doesn't want to be so lonely.
Ask Erzhu to scoop some rice soup for the students who are eating pancakes.
Any more, there will be no more.
For fear that people might be dissatisfied, I made every detail clear when we agreed to go to the provincial capital together.
Those students who were not in good condition bowed to show their understanding.
After all, no one's money comes from the wind. They are very grateful for being able to take a ride.
You know, if it weren't for County Magistrate Huang's organization, they would never have been able to take advantage of this.
If I go to the provincial capital by myself, I don’t know the way and I don’t have any carriage or force.
If you encounter bandits, you will lose your life. What's the point of taking the imperial examination?
Or take a ride with a caravan or escort company.
No matter which one, they would have to pay a considerable amount of money, and then their life in the provincial capital would be difficult.
Therefore, Ling Jiheng agreed to give them a ride, which solved a huge problem for them.
If they still complain that others don't give them food to eat, they are really inhuman. They will also be criticized when they enter the government in the future.
Although he didn't want to make it public, Ling Jiheng still sent the meals packed at Ruyi Tower to each room on ox carts.
Let them heat up on a small stove before eating.
However, the Ling family kept a low profile and chose to put the food in the porridge.
After waiting for a while, the porridge was no longer hot, the dishes were no longer cold, and there was no fragrance coming out.
Very good.
Chi Xingyue drank the warm chicken soup she took out from the space and felt her body warm.
Add a bowl of fragrant white rice and spicy stir-fried bok choy, and her forehead began to sweat.
After finishing the meal, Ling Jiheng took the bowls out and found some clean snow with Ling Yi and others to wash them. Then they all gathered around the fire to take a rest.
Chi Xingyue lay on the soft quilt, sighing with comfort.
He had the spacious carriage to himself and soon fell asleep.
Ling Jiheng chatted with everyone for a while before returning. Seeing Chi Xingyue sleeping soundly, he didn't disturb her and picked up the great scholar's notes to continue studying.
Half an hour later, the convoy continued to move forward.
Chi Xingyue woke up from the bumpy ride, yawned and slowly stood up. He was stunned for a while, then read the newspaper for a while before he heard Ling Jiheng muttering.
"I just went out to wash the dishes, and they were surprised."
Chi Xingyue raised an eyebrow: "Oh?"
Ling Jiheng smiled and said, "Traditionally, men don't do housework. Besides, we have so many servants in our house."
Indeed, in the eyes of others, Ling Jiheng is the master after all, so it is not his turn to wash the dishes.
But the servants of the Ling family all have multiple jobs, and it is not easy at all for two people to take care of a whole family.
In addition, Ling Yi and the others were driving the cart, and their ears were red and their fingers were swollen from the cold.
He stayed in the car for the entire morning, not feeling cold or tired, so what was wrong with him washing the dishes for himself and his wife?
I don’t feel embarrassed at all!
Chi Xingyue raised her hand and pinched his handsome face: "As long as it doesn't affect you."
As he spoke, he took out some ginger slices, red dates, and brown sugar, and used the spiritual spring water to make soup.
When they took a break, they distributed it to Ling Yi and the others to save them from getting tired, cold, and catching a cold.
Because there were so many people and vehicles, the ox cart was not moving very fast.
After rushing as fast as I could, I finally reached the inn before the next town was locked.
The group formed their own groups and booked several rooms for their stay.
The Ling family borrowed the kitchen and made a big pot of noodles with soybean paste, which was so delicious that it made people's mouths water.
After eating and drinking, I was ready to go to bed, but the wind started to blow.
It started snowing in the second half of the night, but before it even hit the ground, the snow was picked up by the wind and scattered everywhere.
It looks particularly big.
Ling Jiheng and Chi Xingyue were in the space and had no idea what was happening outside.
Ling Yi and others noticed it.
I don’t know if I can set off tomorrow, but tonight, I have to guard my ox cart.
Fortunately, the snow stopped at daybreak, but the temperature was terribly low.
Ling Yi wrapped himself tightly in the quilt, waiting for Ling San to come down and take over.
I waited and waited, until dawn came, but that damn guy still didn't come down.
It was only when Jinbao came out to urinate that he took the shivering Ling Yi back.
He kicked the door open, picked up the sleeping man and gave him a good beating.
Ling San cried, "Brother, brother, you can't blame me!
The wind was so strong last night that I fell asleep late at night and accidentally overslept. Please spare me!
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