Happy pastoral sturdy little lady

Chapter 75
Yu Cheng's face was full of gratitude, and he quickly declined: "How can this be done? Brother Rao is my great benefactor, but I didn't send you any gift of thanks. This is already very inappropriate. How can I ask for money from my benefactor? My heart, I accept it, thank you! Please take it back, don't let me have no face to see my benefactor again!"

During the exam, he was so hungry that he was dizzy and almost collapsed.It was so hard to hold back, and barely managed to finish one subject, and waited for the tea time break in the middle.At this moment, Rao Xiangxi realized that something was wrong with him, not only kindly gave him an egg pancake, some biscuits, a few candies, half an apple, but even gave him a small bowl of chicken soup.

You know, Rao Xiangxi didn't bring many things, let's say there was only one apple, and there was only one egg pancake.If it was given to him, Rao Xiangxi should only be able to eat [-]% full, which made him impossible not to be moved!
Good-hearted people!However, he was so poor that he couldn't even find a copper coin in his pocket.Not to mention buying gifts for benefactors as a thank-you gift, even if you want to grab a dose of medicine for your mother who is bedridden, you have no ability to do it.Hey, ashamed, ashamed!
Xiang Xi stuffed the money into his hand without any explanation: "Since we are sitting next door to take the exam together, then we are classmates, so don't be so polite. Madam's illness is serious, besides taking medicine, you also have to eat better meals." In this way, the aunt can get better soon!"

After finishing speaking, he ran away, not forgetting to say: "Brother Yu, see you on the day when you read the list, you can find me in Luogu Lane behind Shuyuan Road!"

"Okay, thank you! See you soon!" Yu Cheng stared blankly at the money in his hand, and was so moved that tears glistened. Compared with his ruthless brothers, this brother is more like his blood. brother.

In the blink of an eye, half a month has passed.

In other words, in Languo's college of life qualification examination, the marking papers are done by the head of the academy in another state or the master who was born in Juren.The number of admissions is [-]% of the number of candidates. It can be said that the talent examination is also a single-plank bridge for thousands of troops to cross, and the difficulty is not ordinary.

Of the eight students from Shanqian Village who came to take the exam, only three of them were selected as the scholar this time. This result was both expected and unexpected.

As expected, Xiangxi and Yunshan would definitely win. Rao Yuanfan, the little grandson of the village chief, had already passed the examination for scholar three years ago.In addition, I took the exam again, and I was not as nervous as the students who were in the first exam, and I was satisfied with my performance on the spot. It is normal to pass this time.The remaining five people didn't have great hopes at first, and the number of those admitted to the scholar may be at most five or five.Therefore, it was no surprise that he failed this time.

But, unexpectedly, Xiangxi won No.5, Yunwu No.10, and Rao Yuanfan No.15.And the most surprising thing is that Yu Cheng is ranked No.3!Everyone was shocked and deeply moved, secretly sighing that this person is really amazing!

You know, there are a total of 60 talents in the entire state this time. No.3, that's really amazing, and No.2 and No.[-] are both in their thirties, half older than Yu Cheng!

"Hey, what a pity for that Yu Cheng. If he hadn't been almost late that day and almost fainted from hunger, he should have won the top spot! What a pity, what a pity, a penny can't beat a hero!"

Shaking his head to the east, he was very sorry. For Yu Cheng, who he met for the first time, he admired, admired, and could not help but feel sympathy.

The big girl couldn't help asking: "Brother, you haven't passed the exam yourself, why do you still feel sorry for others?" To be honest, since she saw the list, she was very worried that her brother and the rest didn't pass the exam. Those who have passed by will be overwhelmed and feel sad.

But no, the other two students in the village who took the exam were not depressed, as if they had been hit hard.After reading the list, the two were about to leave and go home, Da Ya didn't dare to keep them any longer, so she quickly sent someone to send them back to Shanqian Village.Moreover, he borrowed three skilled guards from Ren Jianli to escort him all the way, so as not to cause any trouble on the way.

Tan Hai and Brother Yunwu also took the initiative to follow them back.Xiangxi and Yunshan want to stay in Zhoucheng for a few more days. First, they have to attend some kind of "appreciation banquet"; Take a look at the academy, and after a period of rest, you will go to the academy for further studies to prepare for the autumn exam next year.

Under Da Ya's persuasion, the eldest brother Xiangdong also stayed, and Da Ya planned to take him around, just to relax.There is nothing important about going home, so Xiang Dong agreed, and Quan should accompany his younger siblings.

Hearing Da Ya's careful questioning, Xiang Dong smiled honestly: "Brother is fine, don't worry, the result is already well known. This time I came to take the exam to see the world, and to accompany Xiang Xi .Also, after studying hard for five years, if I don’t come to take the exam once, I will feel uneasy. If I pass the exam and fail, then I can feel at ease, and I won’t think so much!”

"Brother, if you say that, I will feel more at ease!"

Da Ya felt that the stone in her heart fell to the ground with a "boom", but she still smiled and comforted: "360 lines can lead to champions, and the imperial examination road is not the only way out. Farming at home can also grow happiness A happy and happy life, many people who are officials, actually have a very difficult life! The roads in this world each have their own advantages and also each has its own difficulties. If you lose your horse, you will never know that it is not a blessing. Brother, you need to relax a little bit! "

Similar words, in the past five years, Da Ya has actually told her family several times.Today, listening to it again, Xiangdong's heart suddenly brightened, and the only bit of depression and loss in his heart dissipated completely.

"Yes, what my sister said is very good! The road to being an official is actually not suitable for me at all, and our family already has a scholar, and the people and land in the family can be exempted from various taxes." Feeling good, Xiang Dong's words were full of joy and laughter.

The eldest girl nodded and smiled: "Well, that's exactly the case! The most important thing is that the elder brother is also a child, so he can be exempted from military service!" This is very important, she hopes that her family can be safe and peaceful, and live an ordinary and stable life. day.

On the second day after the list was published, Yu Cheng found Luogu Lane with his bags and bags, and knocked on the door of Rao's house.

"Girl, Mr. Yu is here!" Aunt Peng and Da Ya respectfully reported.

"Oh? He's here, I thought he wasn't coming! Hurry up, let Uncle Peng entertain you in the living room first, and hurry up and get the young master back!" Da Ya secretly laughed, Xiangxi learned yesterday that Yu Cheng actually After passing the No. 3 exam, I was so happy that I couldn't express it. After looking forward to it for a whole day, I still didn't expect anyone to come, and I even muttered and scolded Yu Cheng as "a dishonest guy"!
"Yes, girl." Aunt Peng quickly took orders and left.

Xiangxi and Yunshan went to Moxiangzhai in Zhoucheng today to buy brushes, ink, paper and inkstones; Xiangdong accompanied Rao Yuanfan to inspect the academy, planning to decide which academy to study today.

Mo Xiangzhai was just across the street, and Xiangxi and Yunshan ran back quickly when they heard Aunt Peng's report.It only took two quarters of an hour from Yu Cheng's visit to Xi Yunshan's return.During the period, Daya cooked the kitchen herself, made a bowl of dried noodles for Yu Cheng, and fried two meat dishes and one vegetable.

Yu Cheng, a nerd, came all the way today, and he also brought ten catties of soybeans and thirty catties of sweet potatoes, ten catties of rice harvested this autumn, and a basket of home-grown vegetables and radishes.When I arrived at Rao's house, I was a bit embarrassed, looking tired and hungry.

The nerd said to Aunt Peng: "My family is poor, and these things are grown by myself. Please don't dislike them." Although he was a little ashamed and felt embarrassed to give these to his benefactor, his eyes were clear and there was no trace of humbleness in his words. state.

Da Ya naturally wouldn't dislike her, and neither would Xiangxi.If you get your mind set, that's fine, there's nothing to worry about.

The more they talked, the more they hit it off, and they had a chat in the reception room in the front yard, until after the application time, they had to say goodbye and go home, Yu Cheng said goodbye to Xiang Xi and the others.Da Ya is in charge, and prepared a basket of gifts, a piece of medium muslin, a box of tea, a few catties of biscuits, and a few apples.

Yu Cheng couldn't refuse, so he could only say "ashamed" to himself, thanked him and accepted it.The two parties agreed to keep in touch in the future, so he turned around with tears in his eyes and strode away.I secretly swear in my heart that the kindness of the brothers and sisters of the Rao family will be repaid if I have the opportunity and ability in the future!

A few days passed in a blink of an eye, and after everything was over, Da Ya, Xiang Dong, Yun Shan and Xiang Xi also packed their bags and prepared to go back to Shanqian Village.Before leaving, several people sent Rao Yuanfan to the gate of the academy, and Rao Yuanfan said regretfully: "Xiangxi, your grades are so good this time, you will definitely be able to win the exam next year. The same is true for Yunshan, why don't you think about it again, follow me Let's stay together and prepare for the exam?"

Both Xiangxi and Yunshan waved their hands, and Xiangxi said resolutely: "No, I am only 13 years old this year, and I am not in a hurry to take the exam. I have a talent qualification and can help my family solve a lot of troubles. Study slowly at home. After five years, wait for me, let’s talk about it at that time!”

This decision was made by Xiangxi and Yunshan together.

It is not a good thing to become famous too early.Thirteen or fourteen-year-old scholars are already eye-catching. Xiangxi is only 14 years old next year, and Yunshan is only one year older than Xiangxi. If you are admitted to Juren at this age, you don’t know how many red eyes and white eyes you will attract. , and the unpredictable swords and swords and all kinds of calculations.What Da Ya said is very good. After taking the Juren examination, and then going out to study and experience in the vast world, you can go to the Jinshi examination. It is more appropriate to become an official after the age of 20, too young to control the complicated officialdom.

"Forget it, be careful all the way, and see you in the Chinese New Year!" Rao Yuanfan could only sigh, and watched the carriage of several people go away, but there was no shadow in sight, and he was still standing under the peach tree at the entrance of the academy, reluctant to let go.

How much he wished that Xiangxi and Yunshan could stay alone!Now, he stays alone in this unfamiliar city, and shoulders the heavy responsibility of taking the exam, so he can't help but feel sad in his heart.

Unexpectedly, Rao Yuanfan embarked on a difficult life path from then on.Examinations for candidates, examinations for Jinshi, and official appointments, along the way, the hardships are beyond words.

Of course, this is something for later, so I won't mention it for now.

Ren Jianli rushed back from Fucheng in a hurry, and wanted to personally send the Da Ya brothers and sisters back to Hulu County, but Xiang Dong felt a little inappropriate, so he quickly declined: "Thank you, Mr. Ren, don't bother, we have several people!"

"Let's give it away. The road is not very peaceful recently, and there are bandits running around. Your martial arts are just flamboyant, and it's still very risky to meet those bandits with knives and swords!" Ren Jianli insisted, but also because he listened He told the news that the bandits were running around, and he hurried back this time to see them off.

What?Are there bandits running around? !

Xiang Dong was taken aback, and quickly said: "Then there will be Mr. Lao!" Although he didn't like Ren Jianli very much and felt that he had ulterior motives for his sister, but compared with the safety of his younger siblings, this idea was not pleasing to the eye You can also temporarily put it down.

(End of this chapter)