Eldest daughter

Chapter 167 The Dust Settles
I don't know what Wang Min'er told Tang Xiuping after returning home. Before the Tang family could force her to go to Dongshan, Wang Miner himself proposed to go to Dongshan after September, and the Tang family agreed.

The news came through Wang Min'er's aunt Zhou, and Wang Yuan'er breathed a sigh of relief. She knew the seriousness and the good and the bad, better than others telling her the truth hundreds of times.

Life went smoothly. Since the opening of the big fermented bean curd workshop, Wang Yuaner has been running between the workshop and home almost every day, and her days are busy and fulfilling.As for the other small business at home, Wang Qing'er and Wang Chun'er were basically handed over to take care of it, as well as the household chores. The sisters worked together to make their lives more orderly and dynamic.

The big workshop opened, and Song San managed it well. The orders were sold everywhere one after another. Soon, the name of Jinwang fermented bean curd was established, and the first-hand market was seized. Wang Yuan'er was overjoyed. A good business meant sufficient dividends and profits, so her investment in merchant ships would be even greater.

Just when September was almost over and the weather was getting colder, Changle Town suddenly became lively, because the martial arts examination was about to begin.

Martial arts examinations in the past dynasties were all for the selection of military talents, and those who signed up for martial arts, people from poor and poor families could participate, and knights from the mountains and green forests could also sign up, let alone those from wealthy families. As for the emperor's family, as for who among these people can pass five tests and kill six generals to win the champion, each depends on his own ability.

Whether it is to make a name for yourself, or if you really want to serve the country and honor your ancestors, there are not a few people who go back to participate in the election.And Changle Town, as the central place to and from the capital, naturally became lively, so people with swords on their backs were often walking in the town.

When there are many people here, the town will naturally become lively. All the taverns, teahouses, and inns, as well as the boathouse and flower shop, have resorted to all kinds of tricks to attract customers. Some stores even release registration forms for free entertainment. It is a rare commodity to live in, and it will be easy to sell in the future.

"In the past, I heard that this scholar went to Beijing to take the exam, and there was often that wonderful man with a screwdriver to help him with money, hoping to help him in the exam. Now, there is no such wonderful man with a screwdriver in the gold sales den in Changle Town?" Lu The master's wife and Wang Yuan'er were biting their ears, while covering their mouths and giggling, very ambiguous.

She didn't even think about it, Wang Yuan'er was a big girl who hadn't left the court!
Wang Yuan'er didn't know whether to laugh or cry, why did she come to her with such a chewing tongue, why isn't it appropriate?

But she also knows what Master Lu's mother-in-law said. Since ancient times, there have always been many people who want to imitate Lu Buwei and come to live with rare goods. Many of the flower ladies in the flower building are also willing to sponsor this poor scholar to go to Beijing to take the exam. of.

She also heard a little paragraph, that is to say, every time a flower lady meets a scholar, she will give a sum of money as a subsidy. Others don't understand, so she said, spread the fishing net widely, one will not be selected, and two will not be selected. As long as one out of a hundred wins, maybe she will become the wife of the number one scholar and get out of this sea of ​​suffering.

Of course, the short paragraphs are passed on from you to me. If someone really wins the lottery, how many people will redeem the promise?Not to mention that it is not a good family!
"I think your mother-in-law has a bad mouth, and you don't feel ashamed to tell an unmarried girl about this?" Mrs. Shugen came to Wang Yuan'er's shop with her baby on her back, and spat on Mrs. Lu's mother-in-law.

Mrs. Lu's mother-in-law was a little embarrassed: "The farmer's family, how can they be so particular?" She was probably embarrassed, so she found an excuse and slipped away.

Sister-in-law Shu Gen clicked her tongue and said, "I don't think she can keep her mouth shut. You, don't talk to her too much. If you are careless, she will pass on your words in a different way when she turns around."

Wang Yuan'er smiled and said, "I don't have anything to talk to her about, but why is my sister-in-law here?"

"Here's some dried incense. I'm going to bring spicy peppers. I'm a bit bland today. I want something spicy." Sister-in-law Shugen pointed to the dried incense on her counter.

Wang Yuan'er quickly agreed, and while calling Xianggan, she listened to what she had to say.

"As soon as the martial arts exams are held, our town is also bustling. There are many people coming and going, which attract the eyes of many young ladies." Mrs. Shugen thought it over and said: "Anyone who has a little bit of martial arts skills, they are all big and three thick. , There is no lack of good-looking ones, some people's minds are active, I just watched the daughter of the Jia family in Zhenxi and a man with a sword chatting by the woods."

Wang Yuan'er was taken aback: "What else is there?"

"How can there be no?" Sister-in-law Shugen exclaimed, and whispered: "Don't think that Sister-in-law Shugen is embarrassing you, we women's family, reputation is the most important thing, don't listen to Mrs. Lu's mother-in-law, what? You are fooled by the stupid words that are rare. Men, especially those with a bit of ability, how many are good, once you have tasted the sweetness, who will remember who you are?"

She was turning a corner to remind Wang Yuaner not to be coaxed.

"This man is going to take part in the imperial examination. He doesn't know where he came from, let alone where he is going. It doesn't matter whether he gets in or not. If he is cheated, he has no roots. Where can he find it?" Sister-in-law Shugen sighed. .

Wang Yuan'er nodded, that's not the reason, she said with a smile: "Thank you, Mrs. Shu Gen, for reminding me, I will definitely remember it."

"Look at me, you have always been a righteous person, you must not be that stupid person, otherwise how would you do big business?" Sister-in-law Shugen slapped her forehead, feeling her back getting hot, and the baby also started to cry, and hurriedly said: "Hey, this girl is peeing again, I have to go back and change her diaper."

Wang Yuan'er hurriedly passed over the dried incense that he had weighed, and made two more marinated eggs: "Take them back to let the children satisfy their cravings."

Sister-in-law Shu Gen pushed it a few times, but she couldn't push it. She thanked Qian repeatedly and left.

Wang Yuan'er pursed her lower lip, and turned around and talked to her sisters in a roundabout way, causing Wang Qing'er to scream at her more and more.

As the day of the martial arts examination arrived, the bustle of Changle Town also quieted down, and after a month and a half, it was reported that the daughter of the Jia family was pregnant by someone's mouth, and that's where she went to participate. A man in the military examination did a good job, but the Jia family went looking for him, but they couldn't find anyone at all. As a result, the daughter of the Jia family sank in the river that day, killing two people.

Wang Yuan'er and the others couldn't see the grand occasion of the martial arts examination in Changle Town, but whoever passed the test and advanced to the next level will still have public announcements posted in every township and county.

As soon as September passed, on the third day of October, the military imperial examinations selected the first military champion after the new emperor ascended the throne. Bai Ziqing, son of the Bai family, a well-known military general family in Beijing, was named a guard with a sword in front of the imperial court.The No. 2 winner was a chivalrous man of the green forest, who was recruited by a disciple of the Wudang sect in Jianghu, but he rejected all official positions.And this No.3, Tanhua, is a little-known mountain man named Zhuo Fan.

It is said that this Zhuo Fan is a young man in his 20s. He was born in a poor village in Lingnan Road. He lived in poverty since he was a child, but because of his father's influence and admiration of martial arts, he learned a lot of tricks. Master, study hard, and improve your martial arts day by day. Whether it is playing with spears, knives, or swords, you can achieve success, especially knives are the most exquisite.

Zhuo Fan was not of high birth, but he could handle a hundred-pound big knife as easily as holding a small kitchen knife. The most surprising thing is that he is still young, handsome, and as weak as a white-faced scholar. It happens that he is a talent who can use big swords, so he bears the name of exploring flowers.

"I heard that when Zhuo Fan was in the palace test, he danced a hundred catty sword, which was as beautiful as dancing. The big roc spread its wings, soaring in the air and in the middle of the sky, it seemed that it had the tendency to go straight to the sky, and the holy majesty applauded him, so he was named Tanhua on the spot and sealed the official position."

"It's not a serious matter. I heard that when the number one scholar paraded through the streets, the girls threw a lot of purses and garlands to Zhuo Fan. There are also many aristocratic families who have taken a fancy to this son-in-law. It's a pity that he started his career first Remarried and refused."

"So, this imperial examination, regardless of civil and martial arts, once you win the examination, you will turn around and become prosperous."

In the teahouse, many people were talking about the results of the martial arts examination, and the most talked about was not the champion of martial arts, but the little-known Tanhua.

This No. [-] scholar was born in a family of military generals, so there is no doubt that he won the No. [-] Scholar. It is rare that Mr. Tan Hua came from a poor family, and he even rejected the marriage proposal of a wealthy family.

Wang Yuan'er could also hear this hot topic, but because in her previous life, it was not the martial arts examination but Enke, so she didn't know where Zhuo Fan came from.

But no matter what his background is, it has nothing to do with her. Anyway, I don't know her, but just listen to the excitement.

However, as the martial arts examination dust settled, Wang Min'er finally left Changle Town to live in Dongshan Zhuangzi.

With the permission of the Tang family, Wang Min'er went back to the Wang family again to bid farewell to her family. Mrs. Zhang held her hand, with tears and snot all over her face, and she was very reluctant to part with her.

"Okay, mother, don't I just go to live for a few months? When the young master is born, Master Tang will pick me up, won't I see you too?" Wang Min'er also felt reluctant, but she She had to go, because she had also discovered that Mrs. Tang Laofeng and Mrs. Tang San looked at her in the wrong way.

Wang Yuan'er sighed when she heard this, she was too optimistic, after this time, she doesn't know if she can come back again!

But if she doesn't come back, if she sticks to her duty, takes her children to live in Zhuangzi, and doesn't fight or grab, at least she still has a life, which is not a bad thing.

But is Wang Miner willing?
She would rather die than follow Tang Xiuping. How could she be willing to spend her whole life in Zhuangzi in a mediocre way? She is only fifteen or sixteen years old. Even if she is willing, the Rong family will tolerate a girl like Wang Miner who gave birth to a child before her. Tang Xiuping's thoughts?

Wang Yuan'er pursed her lips, met Wang Min'er's eyes, and there was only one blessing to speak of.

(End of this chapter)