Traveling to an ancient peasant family: I got rich by doing business

Clearwater Village.

Hearing that Li Yu and Han Zheng were returning today, the second great grandfather of the Han family got up before dawn and directed the younger generations of the clan to clean the ancestral hall.

Zheng Ge'er won the top spot in the imperial examination. This is a big event in their clan, and they must build an ancestral hall to worship their ancestors.

Thinking of Han Zheng, the second great grandfather's face was as bright as a flower.

"Second great grandfather." A younger generation suddenly ran over and asked, "My father said that Zheng Ge's ancestral worship is a big event, and women cannot enter the ancestral hall, so do we still have to save a place for Sister Li?"

The second great grandfather glared at the younger generation fiercely, "Without Li Yu, do you think Zheng Ge'er would have the money to study and take the imperial examination? If you don't let her enter the ancestral hall, I think your father shouldn't enter!"

The younger generation shrank his neck when he was scolded: "Second great grandfather, it was my father who said that, not me, why are you scolding me?"

"Then call your father and I'll scold him!" The second great grandfather said angrily: "Go and call him now."

The younger generation paused and said, "My father is old." We should give him some face.

"No matter how old you are, you have to come here." The second great grandfather said, "It's a good thing he said this in front of you. If he said it in front of Zheng Ge'er, believe it or not, Zheng Ge'er would turn hostile on the spot."

Junior: “…”

There is nothing wrong with what the second great grandfather said. It is indeed his father's problem, so let's call his father over to scold him.

It was a rare sight to see his father being humiliated, so the younger generation ran faster.

*

The second great grandfather snorted coldly, turned around and glanced outside, his face suddenly turned cold.

Tapping the ground with his cane, the second great grandfather walked out the door.

There were dozens of people standing outside, all of whom were separated from them when Li Yu was in prison the year before. After Han Zheng passed the imperial examination, these people wanted to reunite with him and take advantage of him. When the news of Han Zheng's success came, they disturbed him all day, crying and saying that they were wrong and they wanted to reunite with him.

Without giving the other party a chance to speak, the second great grandfather said: "I have said it many times that since our Han family has been divided, it is impossible for us to be together again. You don't need to come again. It's useless."

"Second Great Grandfather." The leader said anxiously, "We really know we are wrong, please forgive us."

"I can't forgive you." The second great grandfather said, "If you know what's best for you, leave quickly, or I'll call someone."

Dozens of people: "......"

Seeing that they were motionless, the second great grandfather walked a few steps into the yard and shouted loudly: "Come out, get all the people standing outside out."

*

At the entrance of the village, the village chief and Uncle Wu were directing young men including Han Sheng, Han Shui, and Han He to hang firecrackers.

Han Zheng's success in becoming the top scholar was a big event for the whole village and had to be celebrated no matter what.

In addition to these people, other villagers also gathered at the entrance of the village.

Everyone was waiting for Han Zheng to come back and see the style of the top scholar.

At this time, no one said anything sarcastic anymore, and all they could say was compliments.

"I've long seen that Han Zheng is something special. Sure enough, he has become the top scorer."

"He must be the legendary... the legendary Wenquxing who has come down to earth. Oh, our village is a Feng Shui treasure land, and we actually had a top scholar."

"I heard that not only did Zhengge win the first place in the imperial examination, but Xiuwen's wife's business is also doing well and is thriving. She even received a reward from the emperor!"

"Xiu Wen's wife is a powerful person. I used to think it was not good for her to be in the spotlight all day. Now I want to be like her, to earn money and to have confidence in what I say and do."

*

Everyone was chattering, wishing to praise Han Zheng and Li Yu to the sky.

Those who had had conflicts with Li Yu felt extremely panicked after hearing these words.

Xiu Wen’s wife is back, I wonder if she will suddenly cause trouble for them.

I shouldn't have offended her if I had known this earlier.

Otherwise, they could go home and hide now. The village chief said that they would stay in the village for a few days. As long as they didn't meet, Xiu Wen's wife might not remember them.

The more they thought about it, the more they felt it was feasible, so when everyone was talking happily, they quietly left and ran home as fast as they could in their lives.

*

at the same time.

Li Yu sat in the carriage, chatting casually with Aunt Wu and the village chief's wife.

They did not go with Han Zheng.

Han Zheng walked slowly, and had to stop to accept congratulations when passing through towns and villages on the way. It would be noon at the earliest when he got home, so it was inconvenient for them to follow him, so they simply went back to pack up first.

Apart from anything else, Li Yu felt that her house must be full of dust, after all, she hadn't lived there for half a year.

The scenery on the road was extremely familiar, and Li Yu felt something different when he looked at it.

She thought she didn't have a strong sense of belonging here, but now she found that she actually liked it here.

Just looking at the wild flowers and weeds on the roadside, she felt extremely close to them.

*

Afraid that the village chief would set off the firecrackers by mistake, when they were almost at the village, Li Yu asked the village chief's wife to drive the donkey cart back first and tell everyone that Han Zheng had not returned yet.

"It's okay to let them set off the firecrackers. At worst, we can go to town to buy some." Aunt Wu sat next to Li Yu and chattered, "Although it's worth celebrating that Zheng Ge'er won the top prize, you also made an important contribution. It's totally okay to set off firecrackers for you."

Li Yu knew that she was only thinking about herself, and said, "Firecrackers are expensive at this time of year, there's no need to waste everyone's money. Now it's already costing everyone money."

Aunt Wu waved her hand and said, "It's nothing. If others don't want to pay, I'll pay. We have money at home now, so we don't need that."

Li Yu smiled. Ever since she came here, Aunt Wu had always been very kind to her and that had never changed.

*

As the two talked, the carriage gradually approached the entrance of the village.

Li Yu jumped out of the car and greeted the villagers.

She was wearing a light green skirt today and a hairpin inlaid with pearls on her head. Her cheeks were rosy, her eyes were bright, and she looked radiant.

The villagers looked on, and were extremely envious.

Because he wanted to go home and pack up, Li Yu talked for about half a quarter of an hour and then said goodbye and left.

Aunt Wu, the village head's wife Li Xiangyun and others who were on good terms with her went with her.

Others who had average relationships stood there motionless.

When they walked away, someone said, "People who go to the capital are different. Did you see that Xiu Wen's wife is wearing pearls on her head?"

"Pearls are nothing. Have you seen the silver bracelet on Xiaomei's hand? The flowers carved on it are so unique that I can't even tell what they are."

"Let's not talk about the two of them first. Just look at Cheng and Han Rong. They are also dressed very well. They all look like they are made of fine cotton. And the purse hanging on Han Rong's waist looks like it is made of silk."

"If I had known that I could live a good life by following Xiu Wen's wife, I would have gone with her."

"If you are willing to follow me, Xiuwen's wife doesn't necessarily have to!"

*

at home.

Just as Li Yu thought, there was dust everywhere.

After parking the carriage outside the door, Li Yu opened the door, fetched water from the yard next door, and started to clean up.

The village chief's wife prepared the rags early, and everyone took one and started to work.

After finishing the work here and putting the things away, Han Zheng arrived at the village.

As the sound of firecrackers rang out, the people of Qingshui Village became completely excited.