The general is happy: the fierce wife of the peasant family is ruthless and stunning

Chapter 111 The Imperial Examination Begins

The auction of Nishangfang was presided over by the government, and invitation letters for the auction were sent to all famous merchants a few days before the auction.

Li Chenggu and Qin Ya, as the owners of Tiansifang, naturally also received the invitation letter for the auction.

Qin Ya loves talents. Although Aunt Mu is not a righteous person, there is a reason why Nishangfang has been able to dominate the provincial capital for more than ten years. Her own Tiansifang is just a newcomer on the road, so she also hopes to win the auction of Nishangfang. Operate together with Tiansifang.

After making up his mind, he exchanged opinions with Li Chenggu.

Li Chenggu also happened to have this intention.

The two calculated the amount of taels that could be spent on the account books, plus the remaining money at home, there were a total of more than 600 taels.

Although it sounds like a lot, it is probably not enough to take pictures of Nishangfang in the provincial capital where rich businessmen gather.

Qin Ya managed to contact the host of the auction.

"I also have something that I want to sell at the auction. Is it possible?"

The auctions are all official people, but recently Qin Ya's popularity in the provincial capital is quite high, and for the official, it has also boosted the economic development of the provincial capital, so the official can be considered polite to Qin Ya.

"What would Madam want to auction at the auction?"

The man smiled and asked kindly.

Seeing this, Qin Ya asked Li Chenggu to take out the package behind her. After unpacking it, she found that it was a brand new silver fox fur robe.

This fur robe is made of silver fox fur. The whole body is snow white without any variegation. In addition, Qin Ya's craftsmanship is highly appreciated. When you take it out, you can tell that it is not ordinary.

"This silver fox snow fur is what I want to auction."

Qin Ya smiled lightly.

"Madam, please wait a moment. I'll ask our appraiser to estimate the price for you. As long as it can meet the entry threshold of our auction house, it will be fine."

"Then thank you, little brother."

"Don't dare, don't dare..."

The two sides thanked each other for a while, and the man took the fox fur to the backstage.

This silver fox snow fur was Qin Ya's first year in Yunding Village. The fur that Li Chenggu gave her was a witness of the relationship between the two of them.

Later, in order to build an orchard and buy land, he had to mortgage the skin to a pawn shop in the county.

But at that time, Qin Ya had the idea of ​​redeeming it when she was rich, so what she signed was not a death contract. He redeemed it and gave it to Qin Ya again.

Seeing that the weather was getting colder, Qin Ya started to sew it into a silver fox snow fur.

But this time they want to win Nishangfang, the money in the hands of the two is much worse, so Qin Ya puts his idea on the silver fox Xueqiu who has not had time to get up.

"I thought that after I got it back from the pawn shop, it would not be sold again. Who knows, there is still no way for you to wear it on your body."

Li Chenggu was quite sad.

Qin Ya didn't care about this, she held his hand, and said comfortingly: "It's okay, with you here, the winter won't be too cold, it's the same whether you want the silver fox snow coat, let alone as long as you take down the Nishangfang this time. , our business will really get on track, what kind of clothes do you want in the future, right?"

"Well, as long as you don't feel wronged."

Li Chenggu held her hand tightly in his backhand, affirming Qin Ya's remarks.

Not long after, the staff came out from the backstage.

"Shopkeeper, ma'am, according to our appraiser's preliminary estimate, your silver fox snow fur can start at 300 taels. I wonder if you are satisfied?"

When Qin Ya heard this, joy burst into her face.

"I am very satisfied."

"That's good. Here is the auction receipt of Silver Fox Xueqiu. You can take a look. If there is no problem, please sign your name. We will collect this item in the auction house. Wait for October [-]th to share with Nishangfang and others. The goods are auctioned together."

Qin Ya picked up the paper and studied it for a while.

It said that the auction house will charge a percentage commission of 5.00% to [-]% for the items sold by the official auction, and the rest will be handed over to the auctioneer at one time after the end of the auction.

Qin Ya thought it was ok, so she signed her name on the paper.

After returning home, it was Li Xin'er's imperial examination that greeted her.

Qin Ya got up early in the morning and personally made the first prize porridge for Li Xin'er, baked his favorite sugar cake for him, and after watching him finish eating, gave him the packed package.

The examination place is not far from where my family lives, in the imperial examination workshop of the Yamen.

Therefore, the day of the imperial examination is over, and it is fine to go home after the end.

Packing up the burden is mainly because the current imperial examination system is different in the 21st century. It will not take several subjects in a day and take the exam in several days.

Instead, you need to stay in the Yamen for a total of ten days. During the ten days, regardless of day or night, you are not allowed to leave the examination room. You can only eat and drink in the imperial examination room of the Yamen.

As for food, of course you need to bring dry food from home.

Qin Ya had prepared these things well from the beginning, and when she left, she was afraid that she would miss Li Xin'er, so she hid in the house and did not go out.

After all, Li Xin'er had never left her side since she was a child, and even though the distance was not far, Qin Ya was still worried during the ten days.

Li Chenggu comforted her and said, "A boy will always make contributions when he grows up. You can't keep him at home forever, can you?"

Qin Ya nodded.

"I know all this, I just feel uncomfortable."

Li Chenggu coaxed her, persuaded her to leave, and then sent Li Xin'er out.

Li Xin'er waited at the door for a long time, only to see Li Chenggu coming over.

He also wanted to know why Qin Ya didn't come to see him off.

Twitching the corners of his mouth slightly, he smiled at his father and said, "Mother still doesn't care about me?"

"It's good to know. When you go out, take care of yourself. Don't worry your mother all the time."

Li Chenggu exhorted.

"Son, don't worry, dad. I've grown up, and I won't do things that worry my mother. I'll come back after the exam this time and stay at home with my mother."

In fact, Li Xin'er was also a little bit reluctant to part with Qin Ya. From the beginning of his memory, Qin Ya grew up with him.

Even though his mother didn't treat him well at first, she later loved him like pearls and jade, holding her in her hand for fear of falling, and holding her in her mouth for fear of melting. ya better man for him.

The father and son went out without saying a word along the way.

At the gate of the yamen, Li Chenggu patted his son on the shoulder. Although he didn't say much, he still conveyed his high hopes.

Li Chenggu has always been not a person who is good at expressing, his father's love is speechless, and Li Xin'er also knows this.

After bidding farewell to his father, he walked inside alone. There are now students waiting for the exam, some in their teens and 20s, and old people who have not passed the exam all their lives.

In this era, the imperial examination has become the only hope for all scholars, so there are many people who have struggled on the road to the imperial examination all their lives.

A 13-year-old boy like Li Xin'er is considered the youngest among this year's students.

Therefore, as soon as you get started, you will get everyone's attention.

(End of this chapter)