The peasant widow is famous all over the world

Lu Yanxuan was silent for a moment, then bowed and said, "Thank you for your advice, sir."

Yu Mingzhi nodded and waved his hand for Lu Yanxuan to sit back.

As soon as Lu Yanxuan sat down, Lu Zhian walked in, "Sir, third uncle. The clan leader and village chief, Li Zheng and the others are here."

Lu Zheng was slightly startled, looked at Yu Mingzhi and said, "Sir, let me go and take a look."

"Well, Uncle Lu, go ahead." Yu Mingzhi nodded.

As soon as Lu Zheng stepped into the courtyard, the clan leader and his four people came over.

"Xiao Zheng!"

Lu Zheng twitched the corner of his mouth and walked forward with a smile, "Uncle Chief, Zhu Lizheng, Kang Cheng, Zhiqian, why are you here?"

"Uncle Zheng." Lu Zhiqian shouted with a smile.

He didn't come originally, but grandpa said that the county magistrate was here and had to drag him along so that he could show his face more in front of the magistrate.

"Uncle Zheng, today is the Mid-Autumn Festival. I am accompanying my grandpa to see you. Don't mind it if you give me a small gift." Lu Zhiqian smiled and handed the gift in his hand to Lu Zheng.

Lu Zheng paused and took it with a smile, "Uncle Patriarch, you're welcome."

"Hahaha, the patriarch uncle and I thought we would go together. We happened to meet each other at the door, so we came in together." Lu Kangcheng also stretched out his hand and handed the gift over, signaling Lu Zheng to take it quickly.

Lu Zheng glared at him, and Lu Kangcheng glared back unceremoniously.

Zhu Guoren saw this and nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes, this is a coincidence. Brother Lu Zheng, don't dislike it."

With that said, he also handed over the gift.

"Haha, I'm very happy that everyone can come." Lu Zheng twitched the corner of his mouth and accepted everything. If you can't take it, Lu Zhian will help you collect it.

What do you mean by coming to see him? What a liar!
  Who doesn’t know that they are coming for the county magistrate!

However, it’s a big holiday and it’s hard to kick guests out when they come.

"Uncle Chief, since you are here, let's have a light meal here at noon." Lu Zheng said politely.

The four clan leaders nodded immediately, "Then I'll excuse you."

Lu Zheng: "Haha, don't disturb, don't disturb. I'm sitting in the hall with you, and the county magistrate is here too."

The old patriarch, village chief, and Li Zheng were all surprised and said, "The county magistrate is here too!"

Lu Zheng's chest was filled with a breath, and he was speechless.

The acting is too fake!
  There is such a big carriage at the door. Unless you are blind, how can you not see it?

Lu Zhiqian quietly took two steps back. It was so embarrassing!
  "Yes. Let's go and meet the county magistrate together." Lu Zheng calmed down and said with a smile again.

"Okay, okay, let's go." After the old patriarch finished speaking, he and the village chief, Li Zheng, took the lead and walked to the main room.

Lu Zheng:.
  Really, I don’t regard myself as an outsider at all!
  Lu Zhiqian blushed a little and walked a few steps behind Lu Zheng, "Uncle Lu Zheng, let's go in."

"Yeah." Lu Zheng glanced at him and nodded.

Yu Mingzhi was not surprised by the arrival of the clan leader and others.

"I've met you, sir." The clan leaders walked to the main room and immediately greeted Yu Mingzhi.

Yu Mingzhi smiled lightly and said, "No courtesy."

"Thank you sir."

The clan leaders straightened up and found a place to sit down.

"Zhu Lizheng." Yu Mingzhi shouted.

Zhu Guoren's buttocks that had just sat down were raised again, "Sir."

Yu Mingzhi: "This time the grain tax revenue is very good. Zhu Lizheng has worked hard."

"If you don't take it, if you don't take it, you should do it." Zhu Guoren was a little flattered and a little proud.

The county magistrate praised him!
  Yu Mingzhi smiled and said, "Zhu Li, please sit down."

"Thank you, sir." Zhu Lizheng responded with a smile and sat back on the stool happily.

Finally, it's not like last time, sitting here as a foil.

After staying with the county magistrate twice more, Zhu Guoren and the village chief could pick up a few words and chat from time to time.

Until after lunch, when the magistrate was about to leave, several people still felt a little reluctant to leave.

Seeing that he is getting more and more familiar, he is about to leave again.

I don’t know when we will meet next!

Fortunately, the county magistrate's wife stayed.

Later, I asked the old woman to come over with her daughter-in-law to visit. When the old patriarch and others left carrying moon cakes, they thought in their hearts at the same time.

Oh, the moon cakes were brought by the county magistrate and his wife. They don’t have them in this place in the countryside.

Ouch! This trip is really the right one, Zhanzi Daguang!
  "Auntie, Mian Niang, I'm going to bother you in the next few days!" Zhuang Jing said embarrassedly.

Ms. Li said happily, "Madam, you are so kind. It is our family's blessing that you can live in our home."

"Auntie, if you call me madam again, I will be angry!" Zhuang Jing looked at Ms. Li pretending to be serious and said.

Mrs. Li's happy expression paused, slightly panicked, "This"

Tang Mian smiled softly, took Li's arm and came to the rescue: "Mom, didn't my sister ask you to call her by her name before?"

"This" Mrs. Li looked at Tang Mian, then at the sullen Zhuang Jing, and said tentatively: "Then I will call you Xiaojing from now on!"

Zhuang Jing instantly showed her face, "That's it!"

"Hey!" Mrs. Li responded.

Grandma Liu was also happy to see it. Since becoming sisters with Madam Lu, Madam has been able to interact with more and more people and her mood is getting better and better.

"Auntie, if there is any work I can do at home in the future, tell me and I will learn to do it," Zhuang Jing said.

The doctor said that she did not move enough and suggested that she go to the countryside to walk around, preferably doing some work within her ability in the countryside.

That's why she chose to stay when she came to Tang Mian's house to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Li Shi smiled and nodded, "Okay."

Xiaojing is the county magistrate's wife, and she is pregnant, so I don't dare to ask her to work. If something happens to her, she might become an enemy.

Seeing Li's expression, Zhuang Jing knew that what she said was just a pretext.

Let her see for herself and see what she can do. In fact, I have never done any of these things.

"Sister, you've been sitting here all morning, go and take a rest first!" Tang Mian said from the side.

Grandma Liu agreed with this, "Mrs. Lu is right, it's time for her to take a lunch break."

If he were at the county government office, he would be almost rested by now.

"Okay, I'll go to the house to rest for a while." Zhuang Jing also felt a little tired, so she didn't object to Tang Mian's suggestion.

After Tang Mian heard this, he took Zhuang Jing to Zhuang Zhuang's study.

This place was changed into Zhuang Jing's temporary residence. There are beds and soft couches in the house. Nanny Liu slept on the soft couch, and the little maid made a bed on the floor in front of the bed.

As for Fei Xing, before Fei Yue came, she was on duty in the house all night to protect Zhuang Jing's safety.

the other side

After Lu Guang led his family back, he called his two sons and eldest grandson into the main room.

"Yan Xuan, tell me, what happened in the academy?" Lu Guang frowned and looked at Lu Yanxuan seriously.

After Lu Zhian and Lu Zhishun heard this, they all turned to look at Lu Yanxuan.

Feeling the gazes of the three elders, Lu Yanxuan breathed a long sigh of relief and said, "Yan Bang and I are the only two people who have written letters of recommendation since the county magistrate took office two years ago. How many people have asked for letters from the county magistrate before? There is some power and wealth, but they were all rejected by the county magistrate, so naturally they have complaints and dissatisfaction with me and Yan Bang."

"So, they are trying to make things difficult for you and Yan Bang in the academy?" Lu Guang asked as soon as Lu Yanxuan finished speaking.

Lu Yanxuan nodded, "That's true. They publicized it in the academy, and Yan Bang and I were recommended by the county magistrate."

"In this case, you two will probably become the public enemies of the entire academy, right?" Before Lu Yanxuan finished speaking, Lu Zhi added in passing.

The other three people in the main room looked at him, and Lu Zhishun smiled coquettishly.

"Second uncle is right, that's more or less the case." Lu Yanxuan nodded, "Since entering the academy, as long as we don't go to class, some classmates will challenge us. At first, Yanbang and I didn't accept the challenge."      However, most of the people in the entire academy huddled together, while the rest stood aside and watched. Yanbang and I had no power or wealth. In the end, we could only continue to accept challenges and listen to their weird jokes and remarks from time to time. Damn, he can't stand it anymore!" Lu Yanxuan said at the end and lowered his eyes.

Moreover, the knowledge they learned in private schools in the village was far less than what the wealthy people learned.

Fortunately, he and Yan Bang read some books sent by the magistrate before entering the academy. However, Yanbang didn't understand as much as he did, and it was more difficult for him to take on the challenge.

Lu Guang and the other three looked at each other, "You and Yan Bang are isolated by the entire academy!"

"Where are the teachers of the college? Don't they care?" Lu Zhian frowned and asked angrily.

Lu Yanxuan shook his head and said with a wry smile: "It's not that they don't care. Those people didn't violate the academy's rules. It's not for the masters to interfere."

There was silence in the main room for a while.

In this quiet environment, Lu Yanxuan buried his head lower and lower, and his mood became lower and lower. The young man's character has been hit one after another since he entered Nanhua College.

"Pa!" After a moment, Lu Guang slapped the table hard, glared at Lu Yanxuan, and shouted angrily: "Lu Yanxuan, look at what you look like now, isn't it just a little frustrated? I can't bear this. , you still want to be named on the gold medal list, and you still want to be an official, you are thinking nonsense!"

He doesn't understand the twists and turns and officialdom. But at any rate, I have been reading for a few years and have seen a lot of them in books. Officialdom is not that easy.

Moreover, these words were spoken to him in private by the county magistrate. The county magistrate's original words were that if Xiaoxuan couldn't adapt to the life in the academy, he should stop studying and go home to farm as soon as possible.

At first he didn't understand what the magistrate meant, but now he understands.

However, it was absolutely impossible for Lu Yanxuan to go home and farm.

Lu Zhian and Lu Zhishun both glanced at Lu Guang in surprise. Dad knows so much!

"Grandpa." Lu Yanxuan was stunned by what Lu Guang said.

Lu Guang slapped the table again, "Don't call me grandpa."

"Since the County Magistrate has written a letter of recommendation, he values ​​you. You don't think about how to work hard to prove your strength and earn face for the County Magistrate. Instead, you are discouraged so easily. How can you live up to the County Magistrate's expectations!"

"Say! Do you want to back off?" Lu Guang slapped the table again with an important slap, staring at Lu Yanxuan with wide eyes.

Lu Zhian and Lu Zhishun's eyelids twitched. They wanted to ask their father if their hands hurt if they patted like this again and again.
  Lu Yanxuan immediately shook his head, swallowed his saliva, and said, "No, no. Grandpa, I don't have such thoughts."

I can't say it.

He had thought about changing to another academy before, but he killed the idea in just a moment.

When Lu Guang heard this, his anger subsided slightly, "It's best not to."

"In order for your family to study hard, your father went into the mountains to hunt and collect herbs despite danger."

"If you dare to give up studying for these things."

"No, it's anything." Lu Guang immediately changed his mind, "If you dare to give up studying for anything, I will break your legs!"

"No. Studying for the scientific examination is my dream, and I won't give up." Lu Yanxuan stood up straight and looked at Lu Guang with a firm expression.

Lu Guang nodded with satisfaction, looking pleased, "This is the best!"

After finishing his words, he sighed again, "Xiao Xuan, you opened the back door and entered, so it's normal for you to be jealous and targeted. Just treat it as a test in your life, hold on tight!"

"From what you say, those people haven't violated the rules of the academy, so they should still be afraid. So, you and Yanbang don't have to worry so much. Accept the challenges that you can accept, and reject the ones that you can't. It's no big deal. And Ah, the mouth grows on others, what they love to say and what to say. Reading seriously and striving for a good ranking is justice! "

Lu Yanxuan took a deep breath and nodded, "Grandpa, I know."

He understands the truth, but when he actually faces those people, he can't help but want to refute.

Lu Guang looked at him and then said: "Xiao Xuan, if you encounter any difficulties in the future, you must remember to ask when you get home. Although we don't understand it very well, we can always help come up with ideas."

"Also, from the first time you performed well, it's not just you who wants to make a difference. It's the entire Lu family, and even the entire Lu clan, who are looking forward to your success. Even if we can't come up with any ideas, there are still The clan leader, them, and the entire Lu clan.”

Lu Zhian and Lu Zhishun turned to look at Lu Guang in surprise.

Seeing the gazes of his two sons, Lu Guang snorted, "What's the point of being embarrassed? Since they hope that Xiaoxuan will bring glory to the Lu family when he succeeds, they will naturally do their best when Xiaoxuan is in trouble. "

If you want to pick it up for free, it’s impossible!

Lu Zhian and Lu Zhishun looked at each other and raised their hands to touch their noses. At this time, everything my father said was right.

Lu Yanxuan was slightly startled, "Grandpa, I understand."

"I hope you really know. Later, you can also enlighten Yan Bang and go study." Lu Guang waved his hand towards Lu Yanxuan.

Lu Yanxuan breathed a long sigh of relief and nodded, "Grandpa, dad, second uncle, I'm going back to my room first."

"Ah."

"Hey! He still has to figure it out on his own after all!" Lu Guang sighed again after losing sight of Lu Yanxuan's back.

Tang Mian's home
  Zhuang Jing woke up after resting for half an hour. The sun was not strong at this time, so Tang Mian took Zhuang Jing for a walk in the village.

"Not to mention, walking like this feels so comfortable." Zhuang Jing took a deep breath and said softly.

Aunt Liu also nodded, "Yes! I feel much more relaxed."

Although she was a servant, she was born into a family and had never touched the country.

"Then sister will stay here for a while longer." Tang Mian held Zhuang Jing's arm and walked slowly on the stone road in the countryside.

This is the main road in the village, all paved with stone slabs. Wide enough for a carriage to pass.

Zhuang Jing smiled and patted the back of Tang Mian's hand, "Okay, sister, don't think it's troublesome for me then."

"That's definitely not the case. If my sister stays here, there will be less noise in the village." Tang Mian looked at Zhuang Jing and joked.

What Tang Mian said was true.

Everyone in the village knew that the county magistrate's wife lived in her house, so they didn't dare to make any noise, for fear of disturbing their sister, who would be blamed by the county magistrate's wife.

Zhuang Jing smiled and said nothing.

It’s better to be quieter!

"Mian Niang, I told you this morning. The doctor asked me to try my best to do something. Don't leave me alone." Zhuang Jing glanced at Tang Mian and said.

Her aunt would never let her get involved in work in the countryside, but her sister was very likely to do so.

Tang Mian nodded, "Don't worry, sister. In less than two days, you will be able to eat half a bowl of rice more."

"Yeah, that's good!" When Grandma Liu heard this, her eyes immediately lit up and she happily answered.

Zhuang Jing also raised her eyebrows in surprise, looking forward to it, "Then I'll be waiting."

"Okay!" Tang Mian agreed with a smile.

After leading Zhuang Jing around, Tang Mian suggested going back.

The few people had just gone home for a while when Feiyue arrived.

"Feiyue." Tang Mian shouted happily.

Feiyue also cupped her fists and greeted, "Mrs. Lu."

"How's it going?" Tang Mian looked at Fei Yue expectantly and asked.

Feiyue smiled slightly and said, "Fortunately, I did not disgrace my life!"

"Great!"

"Thank you for your hard work Feiyue, go and take a rest." Tang Mian immediately greeted with joy on his brows.

Feiyue smiled and said: "Mrs. Lu is serious. I should do what I should do. It's not hard. Mrs. Lu, I'm going to see you first."

"Well, sister is in this room." Tang Mian nodded and pointed to Feiyue's room.

Feiyue greeted Tang Mian and walked to the room where Zhuang Jing was. "

Looking at Fei Yue's back, Tang Mian couldn't suppress the raised corners of his lips.

Previously, she asked Capt. Lu to find out Mengliu's itinerary. According to the development of the previous life, the county held a literati poetry gathering in the past two days.

Zhang Zhiyuan didn't want to miss the literati poetry gathering, a show-off event, so he packed up and went.

She asked Feiyue again to wait for Zhang Zhiyuan to arrive in the county, and facilitated three encounters between Zhang Zhiyuan and Meng Liu.

According to what Fei Yue just said, the matter has been settled.

Come to think of it, the entanglement between Zhang Zhiyuan and Meng Liu started from then on.

Good! (End of chapter)