Chapter 127: Auspicious Return to Announce the Good News
Fugui was so excited that the yamen servants only received one red envelope for each person, but the county magistrate actually had ten red envelopes in his hand. This move inadvertently pleased the county magistrate, and he couldn't help but have a very good impression of Fugui.
He was young and was of the same generation as Fugui. He actually had the idea of becoming brothers with different surnames, but the county magistrate also knew that he couldn't mention this today, otherwise the effect would be counterproductive.
The county magistrate entered the Xiang family and couldn't help but become curious about the Xiang family. People usually enter the courtyard first and then enter the main room, but the Xiang family actually entered the main room first and then entered the courtyard.
Mr. Xiang explained that their house was too close to the back hill. In order to prevent wild animals from hurting people, they built the house like it was surrounded by houses on all sides and a courtyard in the middle.
The county magistrate asked who came up with the idea. Of course Mr. Xiang spoke up for Xiang Qian. The county magistrate couldn't help but applaud this idea. No wonder Xiang Qian was able to pass the examination because he had a good brain.
The village chief and the village chief watched with envy as Mr. Xiang and the county magistrate were chatting happily. They couldn't get a word in, but they couldn't leave without any reason. They were just sitting on pins and needles.
Just then, a scent came from the kitchen. The food that the county magistrate had eaten in the morning had already been digested. He could not help but feel hungry when he smelled the aroma. Mr. Xiang quickly invited the magistrate to the table. They had already prepared drinks.
The county magistrate was very satisfied with the attitude of the Xiang family. There were students in the family who had passed the exam, yet they could still be so humble. He wanted to reveal some inside information, but the village chief and the village chief were still there, so he could only wait until he had the opportunity to talk.
"After you were elected to Xiangqian High School in your hometown, I have a letter for you. Due to my busy schedule, I delivered it a few days late. In order to express my apology, I would like to thank you for your kindness."
The county magistrate first took out Xiang Qian's letter, and then took out a purse and handed it to Mr. Xiang. Mr. Xiang took a look at the letter and saw that the wax seal was not destroyed, so he knew that the county magistrate had not opened the letter.
After receiving the letter, he pushed the purse back, and the county magistrate pushed it back again. Mr. Xiang just pretended to give in, and happily accepted it. The county magistrate wanted to make friends, so he couldn't do anything stupid.
After having had enough wine and food, the county magistrate was about to go back, but Fugui presented him with the game he had caught himself. The courtesy was light but the affection was heavy. The county magistrate was so happy that he finally hugged the fragrant tree.
As soon as the county magistrate left, the village chief quickly gave him a gift. When Mr. Xiang saw that it was a slightly luxurious little phoenix-tail skirt, his eyes lit up. Fu Bao would definitely be incredibly beautiful wearing this dress.
When the village chief saw Mr. Xiang's expression, he couldn't help but secretly praise Shui Miao. They were indeed relatives from the same line and they really understood him thoroughly. However, he was a little confused about how the Xiang family doted on a girl.
The chief hesitated for a moment, then clasped his fists at Mr. Xiang and said, "Han Lin, I am not capable enough and I am no longer qualified for the position of chief. I voluntarily give up my position and ask Han Lin to give me this face."
Mr. Xiang quickly waved his hand. He wanted to take his family to the imperial city. How could he have time to be the village chief? The village chief also looked at the village chief with difficulty, feeling that he was indeed old and not thinking well.
"If you don't want to be the head of the village, then let the third child of your family do it. How could you have thought of asking the grandpa of Juren to be the head of the village?" the village chief sarcastically said without mercy.
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The mayor was very embarrassed, but fortunately there was already a huge crowd outside. Everyone heard the gongs and drums, and they all knew that Xiang Qian had won the prize. This was the best time to get copper coins, and no one wanted to fall behind.
When Ping An got the news, he had already exchanged two thousand copper plates in the county town. It was only two taels of silver, but it made the people in the village happy. This transaction was not a loss.
He and Fugui went out carrying baskets full of copper coins. When the villagers saw Fugui and Ping An's appearance, they all cheered and repeated their congratulations without hesitation.
The two of them began to throw away copper coins, handfuls of them without any concern, especially the rich and the noble, who threw the coins even more happily, because he was the biological father of the master.
Regardless of men, women, old or young, everyone joined the battle together and started to grab the copper coins. You grabbed five, I grabbed eight, and even the Xianghan family shamelessly followed behind.
No matter how much you rob or how little you rob, if you make money at home, you can improve your food. This is a very satisfying thing, so Fubao once again received merit points.
Moreover, the merit points this time were even higher than the time they bought the villagers' fruit. Wave after wave was endless. They were so excited about the blessing that they turned around and headed towards the mountains.
As soon as she went up the mountain and found a thousand-year-old tree to practice cultivation, Jixiang arrived home. When Jixiang came back, the village chief and village chief were embarrassed to stay any longer and left quickly.
When Ji Xiang saw the situation, he knew that everyone in the village knew that Xiang Qian had passed the exam, and he couldn't help but smile. Their trip went so smoothly this time, so he wanted to come back to announce the good news.
When Mr. Xiang saw Ji Xiang coming back, he couldn't wait to close the door safely. Shen Miaoqin quickly went to boil water and heat food. She must still be hungry when she returns home at this time.
Jixiang was really tired and hungry. He washed himself up, changed into another set of clothes, ate a large bowl of dumplings, and finally regained his breath. He took a few sips from his tea cup and began to talk.
When they arrived at the Imperial City, they were really a little hesitant. Even though Ji Xiang had been a escort for so many years, this was his first time coming to the Imperial City. Seeing the solemn soldiers guarding the city, they couldn't help but feel a little nervous.
Fortunately, Huanhu showed up in time and brought them hundreds of thousands of taels of silver. With so much money on their hands, everyone felt confident.
I found an inn that looked crowded and lively, checked in first, and then slowly inquired about it. Fortunately, the Imperial College is a famous place, and I found out after a little inquiry.
Xiang Qian and others rested in the inn for two days, then went around the shops in the imperial city, bought a few sets of ready-made clothes, and then dressed neatly and drove the carriage to the Imperial College.
Xiang Qian submitted the letter of recommendation written by his Lu Yin and Master Tian. He originally thought he would not be welcomed, but he didn't expect that a Master saw Xiang Qian's recommendation letter and directly accepted Xiang Qian into the school.
When Mr. Xiang heard this, he quickly asked: "Who is this master's name and what is his identity?"
Ji Xiang shook his head. He also asked Xiang Qian. Xiang Qian only said that this Master also had the surname Tian and was from the same lineage as Master Tian from Xiangzhang County. He seemed to be a bachelor. He didn't know anything else.
Grand Bachelor, Mr. Xiang gasped, that was a status that was beyond his reach. Fortunately, Xiang Qian was good at studying and had been working hard for more than ten or twenty years, so it was not impossible for him to reach this height.
Jixiang saw that his father had no problem, so he started to talk again. There were many kinds of students in the Imperial College. One was the descendant of an official family. They were powerful and powerful, so it was easy to enter the Imperial College.
The tuition fee for the descendants of an official family is one hundred thousand taels of silver for three years. If they fail the examination and want to study again, the tuition fee will have to be doubled. Doubling the amount is only two hundred thousand taels of silver. Which official family in the imperial city would be short of these two hundred thousand taels?
Chapter completed!