"Ouch."
The workers at the distillery were so frightened that they took several steps back; the Tibetan Mastiff was truly terrifying.
Don't be fooled by how docile the Tibetan Mastiff is in the Shen family's household. In the past three years, whenever a shifty-looking person tries to steal something from the winery or the Shen family, this dog will bite them until they are covered in blood!
Therefore, even though the Shen family repeatedly said that Tibetan mastiffs wouldn't bite people randomly, no one dared to get close to them.
"Liuliu, you've ridden Erhei out again! Don't bully Erhei!" Tian Guifen stepped forward, grabbed her daughter's ear, and forced her to get down.
"Woof woof woof!"
Erhei stuck out his tongue at Tian Guifen in a very human way, with a fawning smile on his face!
Everyone's calling this dog a god!
"Oh dear, Mom!" Shen Liuli stomped her foot and continued to ask Wu Tiao, "Little brother, did Brother Qing pass the exam?"
For the past year or two, Fu Linqing has been living almost entirely at the Chengfu Academy and has never returned home, all for the sake of taking the imperial examinations!
In fact, she was qualified to take the exam three years ago, but for some reason, Fu Linqing did not go. Instead, she traveled around with her teacher for a year and then stayed in the academy for two years after returning.
It was all for this scientific expedition!
Most of the people working at the distillery were villagers from Lotus Village, and they all asked with concern, "Yeah, Wu Tiao, did Lin Qing pass the exam?"
In fact, everyone knows that with Fu Linqing's knowledge and talent, passing the exam should not be a problem; it's just a matter of ranking.
Wu Tiao didn't keep them in suspense and said cheerfully, "Brother Lin Qing passed the exam, I think he ranked eleventh on the top list! I heard that's a pretty good ranking!"
"Wow, that's really good. Lin Qing is a really promising kid."
"That's right, that's right, Madam Fu is probably going to be overjoyed this time."
"Is Lin Qing destined to become a high-ranking official? He passed the imperial examination at only fifteen! That's truly remarkable."
"Wow, our Lotus Village is truly remarkable. They've produced such a prodigy."
Everyone was very happy.
Even families who had little to do with the Fu family were overjoyed.
They're all from the same village, and one of them became an official. If anything happens in the future, there will always be some connection between them.
So everyone was very happy that Fu Linqing was so successful.
"Then I need to go prepare a congratulatory gift." Tian Guifen smiled and turned back into the house to prepare the gift.
Given the close relationship between the two families, it's even more important to prepare generous gifts to congratulate them on this occasion.
Shen Liuliu also followed Tian Guifen, shouting, "Prepare more gifts!"
Tian Guifen spent a long time choosing gifts in the side room of her house where she kept them, and finally she and Shen Liuliu chose their gifts together.
A box of silver coins sealed in red, a pair of Dingzhou milky white porcelain vases, a Yanzhou Huizhou ink stick, and two fine wolf-hair brushes.
"This wolf hair brush was sent by An'an. I thought it was too precious at the time and didn't want your brother to use it. Now it's perfect to give it to Lin Qing as a gift."
Tian Guifen was overjoyed with her previous decision.
Shen Liuliu immediately praised, "Of course! Who is my mother? She's absolutely amazing. Mother, shall we go?"
"Okay, go and call your sister-in-law, then the three of us will go."
Now, whenever Tian Guifen goes out on important business, she takes Wang Xiuhe with her.
As the eldest daughter-in-law, she also represents the Shen family, so nowadays, Tian Guifen always brings Wang Xiuhe along when there are any social interactions.
On the one hand, it was to train Wang Xiuhe, and on the other hand, it was to demonstrate Wang Xiuhe's position.
In the Shen family, Wang Xiuhe's position as the eldest daughter-in-law is unshakeable.
Soon the three women arrived at Madam Fu's house.
The Fu family home was already overflowing with people, all coming to offer their congratulations, but it was rare to see anyone like Tian Guifen who brought a gift.
Someone said sourly, "We can't compare to the wealthy and powerful Shen family, Madam Fu, please don't take it to heart."
"Wow, having money really makes a difference."
Hearing these scathing words, neither Tian Guifen nor her two children uttered a sound.
After all, they came to congratulate the Fu family, not to their own home, so they couldn't cause trouble for the Fu family.
So Tian Guifen held her nose and endured it, only smiling and saying, "Hey, it's nothing much, just something to show my appreciation."
"Are you implying that we came empty-handed and didn't put in our best effort?"
The other person had a sour look on their face and kept going too far with their words.
Shen Liuliu was so angry that she bared her teeth and was about to start a fight.
Unexpectedly, Madam Fu pulled her aside, waved her hand, and then Madam Fu raised an eyebrow and asked the person who had just spoken.
"Whether you bring gifts or not, I'm happy. But what's with your veiled criticism of Guifen? Are you unhappy that Guifen brings gifts to congratulate me? Or are you actually unhappy that my son passed the imperial examination and are taking this opportunity to vent your frustration?"
"Oh dear, Madam Fu, that's not what I meant at all."
The other party quickly waved their hand in denial.
With the Fu family's son about to become an official, has she lost her mind? Coming here to mock and offend the Fu family?
"Since you didn't mean that, then speak properly! We're all from the same village, and it's not a wedding or funeral, so isn't it normal not to bring anything to congratulate us?"
Guifen's family happens to have some things, so what's wrong with giving me those gifts to congratulate them? Everyone knows they're rich these days. If she came empty-handed, wouldn't you all say she's stingy?
You've said everything! You should be more mindful of your own conduct and less demanding of others!
On my son's joyous occasion, I don't want anyone to bring bad luck! If you're good at talking, then stay; you're welcome. But if you want to cause trouble, I, Madam Fu, am never afraid of trouble!
Madam Fu is eloquent, speaks logically and clearly, and is exceptionally domineering.
She made those who didn't bring gifts feel good, and also made everyone feel indignant, thinking that the person who had just caused trouble was just looking for trouble.
Yes.
The Shen family is different now; they're rich.
Does she think that if she came empty-handed, she wouldn't say the Shen family was too stingy?
"Wow! Well said! No wonder you're the mother of a scholar!" Shen Liuliu led the applause.
That sounds so nice!
Madam Fu turned her head to look at the clever little girl, and suddenly thought of something, her smile becoming even sweeter.
The two who had just spoken sourly were embarrassed, but they were also reluctant to leave, so they shamelessly stayed.
The Fu family was noisy and bustling until evening.
Madam Fu held onto Tian Guifen, refusing to let her leave, and finally persuaded them to stay for dinner.
"What exactly is wrong with you? Why aren't you telling me?"
Tian Guifen naturally understood that Madam Fu had something to tell her, otherwise she wouldn't have kept her from leaving.
Madam Fu served Tian Guifen a few bites of food, then looked at Shen Liuliu and said with a smile, "Guifen, our two families are such good friends. My Lin Qing has also passed the imperial examination and become a scholar, which is quite an achievement. What do you think... how about we arrange a marriage between our children?"
She's got her eye on Liu Liu!
If Liu Liu could be her daughter-in-law, she would be laughing in her sleep!
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